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Button battery impaction in nasal cavity.

K K Kim1, J R Kim, J Y Kim

  • 1Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, Dongguk University, Kyungju, Korea. kkkim@mail.dongguk.ac.kr

Journal of Korean Medical Science
|May 20, 1999
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Button batteries in children's noses cause severe tissue damage from burns. Histopathology revealed necrosis and mercury granules, highlighting the dangers of nasal button battery foreign bodies.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Pediatric Medicine
  • Forensic Pathology

Background:

  • Button batteries are uncommon nasal foreign bodies in children.
  • They can cause significant tissue damage via electrical and chemical burns.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of button battery impaction in a child's nose.
  • To highlight the histopathologic findings and associated hazards.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of a 4-year-old boy with unilateral nasal discharge.
  • Histopathologic examination including dark-field and polarized microscopy.
  • Analysis of tissue mercury content.

Main Results:

  • Necrosis of the nasal septum and turbinate was observed.

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  • Microscopy revealed liquefaction necrosis, calcification, fibrosis, and dark brown/black granules.
  • Tissue mercury content was 8.01 ppm; urine mercury was normal.

    • Conclusions:

    • Nasal button battery foreign bodies pose serious risks of tissue damage.
    • Histopathologic examination is crucial for understanding the impact of these foreign bodies.