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This case highlights the laparoscopic removal of a migrated copper IUD causing a pelvic abscess, demonstrating minimally invasive management and fertility preservation in a rare scenario.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Case presentation:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A 27-year-old woman presented with 2 months of intermittent suprapubic pain and dysuria. Her copper IUD, inserted 1 year earlier, had non-palpable threads for several months. Examination revealed mild right lower quadrant tenderness. Laboratory tests showed elevated C-reactive protein with normal leukocyte count. Ultrasound and contrast-enhanced CT revealed an extrauterine IUD embedded within a pelvic inflammatory mass adjacent to the bladder. Laparoscopy identified dense adhesions and a chronic abscess containing the IUD, which was removed along with surrounding fibrotic tissue. Postoperative recovery was uneventful, and culture grew Escherichia coli, treated with targeted antibiotics.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Discussion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This case emphasizes the importance of cross-sectional imaging for accurate localization of migrated IUDs and surgical planning. Laparoscopic retrieval provides safe, definitive management with minimal morbidity. 5-year follow-up confirmed preserved fertility, with two full-term pregnancies.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Extrauterine IUD migration should be considered in women with pelvic pain and missing threads. 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