A 28-year-old woman reports left lower quadrant pain. Her last menstrual period was 2 weeks earlier. Sonographically, the uterine body displays a highly echogenic structure in the endometrial cavity. This appearance most likely represents which one of the following conditions?

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The presence of a highly echogenic structure in the endometrial cavity on sonography in a woman of reproductive age is most consistent with an intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD). This is a common finding in women using this form of birth control.

A 28-Year-Old Woman Reports Left Lower Quadrant Pain