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Foreign Body Wharton's Duct.

Mansi Taneja¹, M K Taneja

¹Indian Institute of Ear Diseases, E-982, C.R. Park, New Delhi, 110019 India.

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A fingernail sliver was successfully removed from Wharton's duct, a rare occurrence due to the duct's small opening. This case highlights a unique foreign body presentation and successful outpatient management.

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Foreign body Submandibular gland Wharton’s duct

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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Otolaryngology
Sialendoscopy

Background:

Foreign bodies in salivary ducts are uncommon, particularly within Wharton's duct, due to the punctum's small size.
Diagnosis can be challenging, often requiring high clinical suspicion.

Observation:

A case presenting with a fingernail sliver obstructing Wharton's duct is described.
The small punctum of Wharton's duct contributed to the rarity of this foreign body impaction.

Findings:

Successful retrieval of the foreign body (fingernail sliver) was achieved by surgically opening Wharton's duct.
The procedure was performed as a day care surgery under local anesthesia.

Implications:

This case expands the differential diagnosis for Wharton's duct obstructions.
Highlights the feasibility of managing such rare foreign body impactions with minimally invasive, outpatient procedures.