Southeast Asian Journal of Case Report and Review
Official Publication of Association of Biomedical Scientists
Official Publication of Association of Biomedical Scientists
Online ISSN: 2319-1090
Southeast Asian Journal of Case Report and Review is a Peer-reviewed, International medical journal Published by the Association of Health Professionals. It will publish 04 issues per year will publish a research paper prepared by Health Professional. Journal will Give Preference to Case Report and Review Article Aim and Scope The aim and commitment of the journal is to publish a research-oriented manuscript on significant issues in all the subjects and areas of Medical Science including Genome mutation and Pathogenicity in microbes. Journal more...Case Report
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Volume : 11, Issue : 4, Year : 2024
Article Page : 126-129
https://doi.org/10.18231/j.sajcrr.2024.030
Abstract
Background: Uterus is a hollow, muscular organ present in the female pelvis. Rare occurrence of foreign body in the uterus can be seen in any age group. It is usually presented as bleeding per vaginum, foul-smelling vaginal discharge or pain in the supra-pubic region. It can lead to severe complications.
Materials and Methods: This is a case report of a patient who came to Career Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow with primary infertility. She was diagnosed to have foreign body in uterus. This foreign body metal nail was confirmed on Ultrasonography followed by X-Ray, after 5 years of being an undiagnosed case.
Results: Rare case of foreign body in uterus was seen which was removed by hysteroscopy and cervical incision.
Conclusions: This was a rare case of foreign body metal nail in uterus which was inserted by some local doctor/quack for treatment of infertility. This shows us the importance of visiting specialized doctors for treatment.
Keywords: Foreign body, Infertility, X ray, Hysteroscopy
How to cite : Ahmed Z , Saxena R, Nigar A, Ahmed I, A rare case of foreign body (Metal) in uterine cavity. South Asian J Case Rep Rev 2024;11(4):126-129
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