Imaging of a Rare Foreign Body Within the Female Pelvis Following Recent Laparoscopic Hysterectomy: A Case Report
Foreign bodies are commonly encountered in the female pelvis and may be placed intentionally or unintentionally due to underlying pathological conditions. It is imperative for radiologists to accurately identify these foreign objects to guide appropriate clinical care. In this case, a retained condom was misinterpreted as an abscess in a 45-year-old patient following a total hysterectomy complicated by vaginal cuff dehiscence and a previous repair at an outside hospital. This case highlights the importance of obtaining a detailed clinical history in the identification of foreign bodies, assessing potential complications, and guiding further management.
Authors
- Anna Eshghi
- A.G. Buchan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4562-5306)
- Mark Roberts
- Caroline Tomanek
- Naghmeh Eshghi
Institutions
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-03-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.80096
- Primary Topic
- Ureteral procedures and complications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00