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Unilateral rhinorrhoea and button battery: a case report.
Geng Ju Tuang1, Nik Roslina Nik Hussin1, Zainal Azmi Zainal Abidin1
1Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Hospital Selayang, Batu Caves, Malaysia.
Family Medicine and Community Health
|March 10, 2020
Summary
A toddler
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Otolaryngology
- Nasal Foreign Bodies
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Unilateral rhinorrhoea in children can indicate serious underlying issues.
- Parents may underestimate the urgency of nasal discharge, delaying surgical intervention.
- Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for pediatric nasal conditions.
Observation:
- A toddler presented with persistent unilateral nasal discharge to a general practitioner.
- The condition was initially managed as rhinitis but persisted.
- Referral to otorhinolaryngology was necessary for further evaluation.
Findings:
- Nasal endoscopy revealed an embedded foreign body in the toddler's nasal cavity.
- Paranasal sinus X-ray confirmed the presence of a button battery.
- Emergency endoscopic retrieval of the button battery was performed under general anesthesia.
Implications:
- Button battery ingestion/insertion in the pediatric nose requires immediate surgical removal.
- Delayed diagnosis can lead to severe complications, such as septal perforation.
- This case highlights the importance of prompt otolaryngologic evaluation for persistent unilateral rhinorrhoea in children.
