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Thyroid lobectomy for removal of a fish bone.

A al Muhanna1, K A Abu Chra, H Dashti

  • 1ENT Department Sabah Hospital, Kuwait.

The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|June 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

A fish bone caused painful swallowing and was lodged in the thyroid gland. Advanced imaging and surgery were needed to remove the foreign body and treat inflammation.

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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Endocrinology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Foreign body ingestion is a common cause of neck discomfort.
  • Dysphagia following ingestion requires thorough investigation.

Observation:

  • A patient experienced sudden painful dysphagia after swallowing a fish bone.
  • Initial X-rays suggested a neck foreign body, but oesophagoscopies were inconclusive.

Findings:

  • Computed axial tomography revealed a fish bone embedded within the left thyroid lobe.
  • Surgical removal via left thyroid lobectomy confirmed the fish bone surrounded by acute inflammation.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the diagnostic challenges of radiopaque foreign bodies in the neck.

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  • Advanced imaging like CT is crucial for accurate localization and diagnosis.
  • Prompt surgical intervention is necessary for managing embedded foreign bodies and associated inflammation.