title: An unusual cause of hydronephroureter.
abstract: Intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) is a common method of contraception among women because of its low cost and high efficacy. Perforations are possible resulting in multiple complications including urinary complications. Obstructive hydronephrosis and hydroureter is one of the main clinical concerns in genitourinary practice leading to radiological investigations for determination of the cause. Determination of the cause leads to early treatment, hence saving the renal function. In this case report, we describe hydronephrosis and hydroureter secondary to a migrated/displaced IUCD.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, North West General Hospital, Peshawar.
authors.forename: Tahir
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Malik
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, North West General Hospital, Peshawar.
authors.forename: Shandana
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Khan
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005548:Foreign-Body Migration / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D006869:Hydronephrosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D007435:Intrauterine Devices, Copper / Q000009:adverse effects*; D015607:Stents; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D018666:Ureteroscopy; D014567:Urography; D014595:Uterine Perforation / Q000209:etiology