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  • Emergency Medicine
  • Otolaryngology

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  • Mussels are a globally popular food source.
  • Mussel shells are brittle and fragment easily, posing a sharp impaction risk.
  • Esophageal foreign body impaction is a common emergency, but mussel shells are an unusual cause.

Observation:

  • Sharp mussel shell fragments can cause intense esophageal pain.
  • Complications include erosion, perforation, and fistula formation.
  • Physicians may overlook mussel shell impaction due to its rarity.

Findings:

  • This report details the diagnostic and treatment process for esophageal mussel shell impaction.
  • Early identification and removal of the shell fragment are essential.
  • Clinical suspicion is key when patients present with severe chest pain post-mussel consumption.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of considering unusual foreign bodies in diagnosing esophageal impaction.
  • Emphasizes the need for prompt medical evaluation for severe chest pain after eating mussels.
  • Educates healthcare providers on recognizing and managing this specific type of foreign body ingestion.