A 25-year-old woman has a non-palpable etonogestrel implant. She can feel a lump in her upper arm but is unsure if it is the implant. What is the most...

Question

A 25-year-old woman has a non-palpable etonogestrel implant. She can feel a lump in her upper arm but is unsure if it is the implant. What is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Refer for localisation with ultrasound

Answer

Attempt removal in primary care

Answer

Assume the implant has been expelled and insert a new one

Answer

No action needed if she has no symptoms

Answer

Arrange plain X-ray of the arm

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Non-Palpable Implant Management

A 25-year-old woman has a non-palpable etonogestrel implant. She can feel a lump in her upper arm but is unsure if it is the implant. What is the most appropriate next step?