Persistent subumbilical discharge associated with actinomycosis caused by intrauterine contraceptive device: a case report

Intrauterine devices are a very effective form of contraception used worldwide for more than 2 centuries. One of the serious, but rare, complications of intrauterine contraception is perforation through the uterine wall into the pelvic or abdominal cavity. In this report we describe, persistent periumbilical discharge associated actinomycosis caused by migration of a copper intrauterine contraceptive device. To our knowledge, this is the first report of persistent periumbilical discharge caused by migration of a copper intrauterine contraceptive device. We recommend consideration of this minor possibility during evaluation of women with chronic abdominal discharge.