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Non-palpable implant — DFSRH MCQ

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A patient requests removal of a non-palpable implant inserted abroad. She has no insertion record and no neurological symptoms. What is the safest next step?

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Correct answer: B — Arrange ultrasound localisation before removal planning

A non-palpable implant must be located before removal. Blind exploration risks neurovascular injury and may miss a deep or migrated device; plan removal with appropriate imaging and expertise.

Reference: FSRH, Progestogen-only Implant guideline: https://www.cosrh.org/Common/Uploaded%20files/documents/fsrh-guideline-progestogen-only-implants.pdf