Chimezirim, Okafor Love and Chisom, Ogoke Nwakamma and Taiwo, William Oladiran and Adagadzu, Simon Joseph and Iseko, Kingsley Iyoko and Meraiyebu, Aminyene Essien (2023) Abnormal Uterine Bleeding due to Retention of Fetal Bones after Abortion: A Case Report. Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 13 (11). pp. 1881-1885. ISSN 2160-8792
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Abstract
Background: Retention of fetal bones is a rare cause of abnormal uterine bleeding. Others may present as subfertility, chronic pelvic pain, abnormal vaginal discharge, menometrorrhagia, dysmenorrhea and spontaneous expulsion of bony fragments. Incidence is 0.26% among patients undergoing hysteroscopy. Aim: To document a pattern of presentation of retained fetal bone and its management. Case Presentation: Our patient is an 18-year old who presented with vaginal bleeding of four weeks duration and managed for abnormal uterine bleeding due to retained fetal bone following second trimester abortion. Conclusion: The use of transvaginal ultrasound in making diagnosis of retained fetal bone is effective. Treatment by removal of bones through evacuation by dilatation and curettage or hysteroscopy brings about resolution of symptoms. Use of pelvic ultrasonography to confirm complete evacuation of the uterus after abortion especially second trimester abortion could aid in early diagnosis and management of incomplete abortion.
Item Type: | Article |
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Subjects: | Eurolib Press > Medical Science |
Depositing User: | Managing Editor |
Date Deposited: | 20 Dec 2023 08:20 |
Last Modified: | 20 Dec 2023 08:20 |
URI: | http://info.submit4journal.com/id/eprint/3334 |