Bladder Stone Formation due to Intravesical Migration of the Intrauterine Device: A Report of 2 Cases


Şam E., Atar M., Alemdar E., Turan A., KARABULUT İ.

Urologia Internationalis, cilt.108, sa.3, ss.272-275, 2024 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 108 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2024
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1159/000537931
  • Dergi Adı: Urologia Internationalis
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.272-275
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Bladder stone, Intrauterine device, Migration
  • Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Introduction: Approximately 5% of bladder stones occur in women and are usually associated with foreign bodies or urinary stasis. Spontaneous migration of the intrauterine device (IUD) into the bladder is a rare complication. In this report, we present 2 cases of migrated IUD who had undergone surgery at our clinic due to bladder stones. Case Presentations: We detected migrated IUDs into the bladder in 2 female patients, aged 37 and 56 years, who presented with lower urinary tract symptoms and urinary tract infection. In the first case, endoscopic cystolithotripsy was performed, and the IUD was removed without complications. In the second case, the IUD could not be removed endoscopically since it had fractionally invaded the bladder wall, and the IUD was removed without complications by performing an open cystolithotomy. Conclusion: A comprehensive gynecological history should be taken from every female patient presenting with recurrent urinary tract infections and lower urinary tract symptoms. If these patients have a history of IUD placement, the possibility of the intravesical migration of this device should be kept in mind.