Case: Abdomen radiograph #17752333
Abdomen Beginner
Read this radiograph systematically before revealing the answer. What is the main abnormality?
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Answer: Intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD)
What to look for in intrauterine contraceptive device (iucd)
- A small T-shaped or coiled radiopaque device projected over the pelvis in the expected position of the uterus.
- An IUCD seen outside the pelvis or far from the midline raises concern for migration or perforation.
Description by the image author (may be in another language): Roentgenogram or Medical X-ray image. May not be to scale.
Educational case. The diagnosis comes from the image's documented source; the "what to look for" list describes the condition in general and is not a report of this individual image.
