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Bullets in the mandible over 12 years: a case report
1Goa Dental College & Hospital, Bambolim-Goa, India.
British Dental Journal
|April 17, 2007
Summary
Radiographic evidence revealed bullets in a patient's mandible following a gunshot injury. These foreign bodies remained asymptomatic and clinically silent for over 12 years, with no lead poisoning symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Radiology
- Trauma Surgery
Background:
- Traumatic injuries can introduce foreign bodies into the body.
- Contaminated foreign bodies often lead to various clinical symptoms and complications.
Observation:
- A case study identified radiographic evidence of foreign bodies within the mandible.
- The patient had a history of a gunshot injury to the chin.
Findings:
- The foreign bodies, identified as bullets, were lodged in the mandible.
- The patient experienced no significant complaints related to the mandibular bullets.
- No symptoms of lead poisoning were observed in the patient.
Implications:
- This case highlights the potential for asymptomatic retention of intraosseous foreign bodies.
- Long-term clinical silence of embedded projectiles in the mandible is possible.
- Radiographic detection is crucial for identifying retained foreign bodies post-trauma.
