Asymptomatic fetal bone retention detected 12 years after termination of pregnancy: case report.
Pan Afr Med J
; 46: 100, 2023.
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in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38405091
ABSTRACT
Intrauterine retention of fetal bone fragments is a rare complication that can be seen after pregnancy termination, especially in advanced gestational weeks. Here, we present a case of intrauterine fetal bone retention detected during routine gynecological examination in an asymptomatic woman whose pregnancy was terminated 12 years ago. Under local anesthesia and ultrasound guidance, the fetal bone was removed with a grasper. This case report highlights the importance of post-curettage ultrasound examination to ensure that no fetal tissue is left behind after termination of pregnancy.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Abortion, Induced
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Infertility, Female
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
Language:
En
Journal:
Pan Afr Med J
Year:
2023
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Turkey
Country of publication:
Uganda