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Uncommon foreign body in the hypopharynx: A case report
Guowei Chen1, Yizhen Luo, Hongguang Pan
1Department of Otolaryngology Department of Radiology, Shenzhen Children's Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
A rare case of a hypopharyngeal foreign body in an infant, a size tag from congee, highlights the potential for serious consequences. Early diagnosis and removal are crucial for infant safety.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Pharyngeal foreign bodies are common in emergency settings and can be life-threatening.
- A wide array of objects can become lodged in the pharynx.
Observation:
- A 9-month-old infant presented with crying after consuming congee.
- Initial physical examination and CT scans showed no abnormalities.
- Flexible laryngoscopy revealed a size tag lodged in the posterior hypopharyngeal wall.
Findings:
- A foreign body was successfully identified and removed from the hypopharynx.
- The infant experienced no complications and was discharged following the procedure.
Implications:
- Infants with hypopharyngeal foreign bodies may exhibit subtle or absent clinical signs.
- Pharyngeal foreign bodies pose a significant risk of severe outcomes.
- Otolaryngologists must maintain a high index of suspicion for hypopharyngeal foreign bodies in infants.
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