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Paediatric nasopharyngeal foreign bodies.
M M Sangeeta1, R S Greval, D Singh
1Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana.
Summary
This report details two rare pediatric cases of nasopharyngeal foreign bodies, a whistle and a wooden gutty, that caused no symptoms despite prolonged impaction. These findings highlight the potential for asymptomatic foreign body retention in children.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Pediatric Medicine
- Medical Case Reports
Background:
- Foreign bodies in the nasopharynx are uncommon, especially in children.
- Prolonged impaction of foreign bodies typically presents with noticeable symptoms.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report two unusual cases of nasopharyngeal foreign bodies in pediatric patients.
- To highlight the rare occurrence of asymptomatic foreign body impaction in children.
Main Methods:
- Case report analysis of two pediatric patients presenting with unusual nasopharyngeal foreign bodies.
- Review of clinical presentation, duration of impaction, and diagnostic findings.
Main Results:
- Two children had foreign bodies (metallic whistle, wooden gutty with screw) lodged in the nasopharynx.
- Absence of symptoms was noted despite long-term impaction in both cases, which is a rare clinical feature.
Conclusions:
- Nasopharyngeal foreign bodies can remain asymptomatic in children for extended periods.
- Clinicians should consider the possibility of asymptomatic foreign bodies in pediatric patients with unexplained nasopharyngeal findings.
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