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Retained foreign body in sino-orbital region
Navneet Kumar1, Saurabh Varshney, R K Saxena
1Department of E.N.T., Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Swami Ram Nagar, Doiwala, 248140 Dehradun (Uttaranchal).
Summary
A rare case of a metallic foreign body lodged in the sino-orbital region for four months is presented. This unusual presentation highlights the importance of considering orbital entry for nasal and paranasal sinus foreign bodies.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Ophthalmology
- Radiology
Background:
- Foreign bodies in the nose and paranasal sinuses are uncommon.
- Impacted foreign bodies entering via the orbit represent a particularly rare clinical scenario.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a unique case of a metallic foreign body retained in the sino-orbital region.
- To discuss the diagnostic and management challenges associated with such rare presentations.
Main Methods:
- Case presentation of a patient with a retained sino-orbital foreign body.
- Review of imaging findings and clinical course.
- Discussion of the foreign body's route of entry and duration of retention.
Main Results:
- A metallic foreign body was successfully identified and managed after a four-month retention period.
- The foreign body's trajectory indicated an orbital entry into the sino-orbital region.
Conclusions:
- This case underscores the diagnostic complexity of sino-orbital foreign bodies.
- Prompt and accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective management and preventing complications.
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