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Retention of intrauterine fetal bones is a rare finding in patient suffering from abnormal uterine bleeding or secondary infertility. Detailed patient history, pelvic ultrasonography and hysteroscopy are diagnostic tools. Here, we describe a case of postmenopausal persistent uterine bleeding and pelvic pain caused by prolonged retention of fetal bones after a midtrimester abortion 17 years ago.
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Received: 12 December 2001 / Accepted: 13 December 2001
Correspondence to Z. Sahinoglu
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Sahinoglu, Z., Kuyumcuoglu, U. An unusual case of postmenopausal vaginal bleeding: retention of fetal bone. Arch Gynecol Obstet 267, 160–162 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-002-0290-y
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-002-0290-y