A 19-year-old woman using the etonogestrel implant reports she can feel the implant has 'moved' in her arm. On examination, the implant is palpable bu...

Question

A 19-year-old woman using the etonogestrel implant reports she can feel the implant has 'moved' in her arm. On examination, the implant is palpable but in a slightly different position from the insertion site, approximately 2 cm proximally. Is this a concern?

Accepted Answer

Minor movement of the implant within the subcutaneous tissue of the arm is not uncommon and is not a clinical concern, provided it remains palpable

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The implant must be removed urgently

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The implant has perforated and needs surgical removal

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She needs an MRI to assess vascular proximity

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The implant is no longer effective

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Implant Minor Local Movement Not Concerning

A 19-year-old woman using the etonogestrel implant reports she can feel the implant has 'moved' in her arm. On examination, the implant is palpable but in a slightly different position from the insertion site, approximately 2 cm proximally. Is this a concern?