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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Medical Imaging
  • Endoscopic Procedures

Background:

  • Incidental foreign body (FB) identification during screening endoscopy is common.
  • Patients often present with non-specific symptoms and lack a history of FB ingestion.
  • While most FBs pass harmlessly, some can cause impaction and complications.

Observation:

  • A duodenal foreign body was incidentally discovered during a screening upper endoscopy.
  • The foreign body presented with an endoscopic appearance mimicking a duodenal erosion.
  • The patient did not report a history of foreign body ingestion.

Findings:

  • The deceptive endoscopic appearance of the duodenal foreign body complicated its identification.
  • A lack of reported FB ingestion history hindered initial diagnosis.
  • Delayed diagnosis can occur when foreign bodies present with misleading endoscopic features.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of considering foreign bodies even without a clear ingestion history.
  • Emphasizes the need for careful endoscopic evaluation to differentiate FBs from other lesions.
  • Suggests that awareness of such presentations can improve diagnostic accuracy and timely management of gastrointestinal foreign bodies.