title: Loss of radiopacity may impede localization of intrauterine contraceptive device.
abstract: While ultrasound is the primary modality for localization of an intrauterine contraceptive device, plain films are often employed if the ultrasound examination is negative. A case is reported in which loss of radiopacity hampered identification of an intrauterine device.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse 13210, USA.
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Botash
mesh_terms: D000196:Actinomycosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D000328:Adult; D004107:Dilatation and Curettage; D004716:Endometritis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D004717:Endometrium / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007047:Hysterosalpingography; D007435:Intrauterine Devices, Copper; D013246:Sterilization, Tubal; D014599:Uterus / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery