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KMID : 0359720200380030214
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Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
2020 Volume.38 No. 3 p.214 ~ p.216
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Acute Median Neuropathy after Subdermal Contraceptive Implant Removal
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Bae Jin-Sung
Seok Jung-Im
Park Sang-Gyun
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Abstract
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The contraceptive implant is an effective and well-established method of contraception. A 43-year-old woman presented with paresthesia and weakness of left hand. Symptoms began 3 weeks ago, immediately after removal of a contraceptive device in the left arm. A nerve conduction study showed proximal median neuropathy, and ultrasonography revealed focal
swelling of the median nerve at the level of removal. Although nerve damage is a rare complication, special care should be taken to avoid nerve injury during removal procedure.
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KEYWORD
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Median neuropathy, Contraceptive devices, Ultrasonography
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