Incarcerated foreign body in the vagina of a postmenopausal lady

Authors

  • Vidyashree G. Poojari Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, KMC Manipal, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, India
  • Akhila Vasudeva Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, KMC Manipal, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, India
  • Anjali S. Mundkur Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, KMC Manipal, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, India
  • Pratap Kumar Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, KMC Manipal, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20164697

Keywords:

Foreign body, Postmenopausal, Vaginal discharge

Abstract

Vaginal foreign bodies retained for long duration are uncommon in present day scenario. When a female presents with recurrent foul smelling vaginal discharge, foreign body should be suspected. Here is a report of foreign body in the vagina of a postmenopausal lady.

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Published

2016-12-20

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 1 (2017): January 2017

Section

Case Reports