Abstract
Patients rarely experience complications at time of Etonogestrel subdermal contraceptive
implant placement. Few case reports describe infection or allergy as a complication
at time of implant insertion. In this case series, we discuss three infections and
one allergic reaction following Etonogestrel implant placement, review 6 previous
case reports of 8 cases of infection or allergy and discuss management of these complications.
We highlight differential diagnosis when encountering a placement complication, considerations
of dermatologic conditions when placing Etonogestrel implants, and discuss when to
consider removal of the implant when a complication occurs.
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Publication history
Accepted:
February 16,
2023
Received in revised form:
February 14,
2023
Received:
September 19,
2022
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