Magnetic resonance imaging appearances of the Mirena and GyneFix intra-uterine contraceptive devices: A report of two cases. Issue 4 (1st October 2000)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hall, Glen H; Guthrie, Kate A; Turnbull, Lindsay W
• Is Part Of: British journal of family planning. Volume 26:Issue 4(2000)
• Page Start: 224
• Page End: 226
• Publication Date: 2000-10-01
• Subjects: gynefix -- intra-uterine contraceptive -- intra-uterine system -- magnetic resonance imaging -- mirena -- mri; Birth control -- Periodicals; Contraception -- Periodicals; 613.905
• DOI: 10.1783/147118900101194634
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0144-8625

Abstract

Abstract : We report here two cases which illustrate the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) appearance of the Mirena levonorgestrel releasing intra-uterine system and the GyneFix copper intra-uterine contraceptive implant. The MRI appearance of these devices has not to our knowledge been reported to date, and as increasing numbers of women choose to use these devices for treatment of gynaecological conditions and contraception, it becomes increasingly important to recognise their appearance on pelvic imaging.