Migration of a Nexplanon contraceptive implant to the pulmonary artery

BMJ Case Reports
Rachel Barlow-EvansMoji Balogun

Abstract

This is a case report of a 17-year-old woman who experienced distant intravascular migration of a radio-opaque Nexplanon contraceptive implant. She presented with an impalpable implant and this was located using CT in the left lower lobe pulmonary artery. Significant migration of a contraceptive implant is an uncommon risk. Using radio-opaque contraceptive implants such as Nexplanon increases the ability to locate them if migration occurs.

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Feb 18, 2021·BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health
Jul 3, 2021·Pharmaceuticals·Morena Luigia RoccaCostantino Di Carlo

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