Migration of an IUD into the Myometrium Associated with a Painful Ovarian Cyst: A Case Report

  • Dagbesse Elysee Boko Dagoun Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital of Bouaké Mother and Child Department, Alassane Ouattara University, Cote d’Ivoire
  • Yaya Samake Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital of Bouaké Mother and Child Department, Alassane Ouattara University, Cote d’Ivoire
  • Michele Benie Menin-Messou Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital of Bouaké Mother and Child Department, Alassane Ouattara University, Cote d’Ivoire
  • Clausen Georgie M’Bro Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital of Bouaké Mother and Child Department, Alassane Ouattara University, Cote d’Ivoire
  • Narcisse Kouadio Kouadio Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital of Bouaké Mother and Child Department, Alassane Ouattara University, Cote d’Ivoire
  • Lydie Estelle Djanhan Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital of Bouaké Mother and Child Department, Alassane Ouattara University, Cote d’Ivoire
DOI: https://doi.org/10.19044/esj.2026.v22n3p54
Keywords: Migration- intrauterine device (IUD) – Myometrium – Ovarian cyst- Painful

Abstract

The intrauterine device (IUD) is one of the most effective and widely used contraceptive methods worldwide. Secondary migrations are varied but rare when involving the myometrium, according to the literature. We report the clinical case of a 22-year-old patient, gravida 2, para 2, with a history of cesarean section eleven (11) months earlier, (during which an IUD had been inserted). she had consulted for isolated pelvic pain. Pelvic ultrasound incidentally revealed an IUD migrating into the myometrium, associated with a large ovarian cyst. The diagnosis was confirmed during exploratory laparotomy, which allowed for cystectomy followed by IUD removal. Histological examination of the ovarian cyst revealed a benign serous cystadenoma. Postoperative recovery was uneventful.

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ESJ Social Sciences 2026
Published
2026-01-31
How to Cite
Dagoun, D. E. B., Samake, Y., Menin-Messou, M. B., M’Bro, C. G., Kouadio, N. K., & Djanhan, L. E. (2026). Migration of an IUD into the Myometrium Associated with a Painful Ovarian Cyst: A Case Report. European Scientific Journal, ESJ, 22(3), 54. https://doi.org/10.19044/esj.2026.v22n3p54
Issue
Vol 22 No 3 (2026): ESJ Natural/Life/Medical Sciences
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ESJ Natural/Life/Medical Sciences

Copyright (c) 2026 Dagbesse Elysee Boko Dagoun, Yaya Samake, Michele Benie Menin-Messou, Clausen Georgie M’Bro, Narcisse Kouadio Kouadio, Lydie Estelle Djanhan

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