The forgotten copper 7 - a circus tale

Authors
Wilson, EMJ
Citation
Emj. Wilson, The forgotten copper 7 - a circus tale, BR J FAM PL, 25(3), 1999, pp. 122-123
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Public Health & Health Care Science
Journal title
BRITISH JOURNAL OF FAMILY PLANNING
ISSN journal
01448625 → ACNP
Volume
25
Issue
3
Year of publication
1999
Pages
122 - 123
Database
ISI
SICI code
0144-8625(199910)25:3<122:TFC7-A>2.0.ZU;2-3
Abstract
A forgotten Gravigard intra-uterine contraceptive device, in a woman with a n itinerant lifestyle, caused pelvic actinomycosis, mimicking ovarian malig nancy. This case illustrates that although rare, this complication can stil l occur.