Foreign Body in the Nasal Cavity: A Case Report

Overview

Journal Cureus

Specialty Biomedical Engineering

Date 2024 Jan 12

PMID 38213370

Authors

Mohammed Asiri

Mohammed S Al-Khulban

Ghalib Al-Sayed

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Abstract

We present a case of a pediatric patient who presented to the emergency room with acute nasal discharge, foul smell, and nasal pain. The patient's mother witnessed her inserting a foreign body into the nasal passage. After thorough examination and diagnostic imaging, a metallic necklace bead was identified as the foreign body lodged in the nasal cavity. The patient was promptly prepared for emergency operating room intervention. The metallic foreign body was successfully extracted without complications using endoscopic equipment and careful manipulation. The patient recovered well, was admitted for one day for observation and supportive care, and was discharged home in excellent condition. Follow-up in the clinic revealed a satisfied patient with no complaints, no septal perforation, and a patent airway.

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