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Unusual complication of an ingested foreign body
R Gertner1, E Bar'el, M Fradis
1Department of Otolaryngology, Bnai Zion Medical Center, Haifa, Israel.
The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|February 1, 1991
Summary
A rare case of a migrating foreign body, specifically a piece of straw, moved from the mouth floor to the neck
Area of Science:
- Medicine
- Surgery
- Otolaryngology
Background:
- Foreign body ingestion and aspiration are common clinical scenarios.
- However, internal migration of foreign bodies from the oral cavity to deeper neck structures is exceptionally rare.
Observation:
- This report details a unique case of a patient presenting with a foreign body.
- The foreign body, identified as a piece of straw, originated from the floor of the mouth and migrated to the subcutaneous tissue of the neck.
Findings:
- The case highlights the unusual migratory pathway of a foreign body within the head and neck region.
- This represents the second documented instance of such migration in the English medical literature.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering rare migratory patterns in diagnosing foreign body injuries.
- It may prompt further investigation into the mechanisms and risk factors associated with foreign body migration in the head and neck.