Translocation of IUCD into caecum causing acute appendicitis
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Cases of extra uterine translocation of intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) to adjacent structures like peritoneal cavity, urinary bladder & sigmoid colon have been reported. Here is a case of translocation of IUCD into the caecum presenting as appendicitis. Appendicitis resulting from IUCD translocation is very rare. As per our knowledge only 19 cases have been reported earlier.
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