Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
Department of Pathology, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
Pan Afr Med J. 2023 Dec 12;46:100. doi: 10.11604/pamj.2023.46.100.39910. eCollection 2023.
Intrauterine retention of fetal bone fragments is a rare complication that can be seen after pregnancy termination, especially in advanced gestational weeks. Here, we present a case of intrauterine fetal bone retention detected during routine gynecological examination in an asymptomatic woman whose pregnancy was terminated 12 years ago. Under local anesthesia and ultrasound guidance, the fetal bone was removed with a grasper. This case report highlights the importance of post-curettage ultrasound examination to ensure that no fetal tissue is left behind after termination of pregnancy.
宫内胎儿骨碎片残留是一种罕见的并发症,可在妊娠终止后出现,尤其是在妊娠晚期。在此,我们报告一例 12 年前终止妊娠的无症状妇女在常规妇科检查中发现宫内胎儿骨残留的病例。在局部麻醉和超声引导下,使用抓钳取出胎儿骨。本病例报告强调了流产后超声检查的重要性,以确保妊娠终止后无胎儿组织残留。