Retained fetal bones: an unusual cause of abnormal uterine bleeding
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20161712Keywords:
Abnormal uterine bleeding, Bony fragment, InfertilityAbstract
Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is a common gynaecological problem with most common causes being fibroid, polyp, endometritis, neoplasia and coagulation disorder. Presence of retained intrauterine fetal bones as a cause of AUB, is a rare but well recognized entity. Patient may present with subfertility, secondary infertility, chronic pelvic pain, vaginal discharge, pelvic inflammatory disease, abnormal uterine bleeding. Incidence reported in literature is 0.15% among patients undergoing diagnostic hysteroscopy. Calcification appears as hyperechoeic area on ultrasound. Hysteroscopy guided removal of bony fragments is the gold standard and leads to complete resolution of symptoms.Metrics
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