Uncommon presentation of foetal bone retention after surgical induced abortion- A case report
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2014-06
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College of Medical Sciences, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
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Retention of foetal bone after termination of pregnancy is an uncommon gynaecological condition which may be symptomatic with its common features, asymptomatic or present with rather uncommon features. We present a 27 year old Para 0+1 single lady who was referred for suspected cervical carcinoma. She presented with foul smelling watery vaginal discharge and post coital bleeding following a surgical induced abortion performed 8 years prior to presentation. Her mother was receiving treatment for cervical cancer at the time of her presentation. Further evaluation confirmed retained foetal bones; they were removed and the symptoms stopped. The case highlights an uncommon presentation of retained foetal bone in the cervix mimicking cervical malignancy. It is a diagnosis that should be considered as a possible complication of pregnancy termination..
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Surgical induced abortion, foetal bone retention, uncommon presentation