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Case report: foreign body in the palate of an infant

K Hussain1, A J Brown, D Chavda

  • 1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup, Kent / Guy's Hospital, Guy's Tower, London.

British Dental Journal
|July 12, 2008
PubMed

Insights

Foreign body aspiration is common in young children. This case highlights a rare instance of a foreign body impacting the palate, emphasizing its consideration in infant palatal masses.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Otolaryngology
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Foreign body aspiration is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in children under five.
  • Infants under one year are particularly vulnerable, accounting for 65% of deaths.

Observation:

  • A rare case of a foreign body adhering to the oral mucosa, specifically the hard palate, in an infant is presented.
  • The foreign body mimicked a palatal mass, posing a diagnostic challenge.

Findings:

  • The report details the unusual presentation and successful treatment of a palatal foreign body in a child.
  • Diagnostic imaging and clinical examination were crucial for identification.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of including impacted foreign bodies in the differential diagnosis of palatal masses in infants.
  • Early recognition and intervention are vital to prevent complications associated with retained foreign bodies.

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