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Unusual foreign bodies: three case reports

B K Kapila1, J Lata

  • 1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Punjab Government Dental College and Hospital, Amritsar, India.

International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
|June 1, 1995
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Accidental foreign bodies can lead to delayed complications like abscesses or sinus tracts. Careful patient history is crucial for diagnosing these often radiographically invisible foreign objects.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Imaging
  • Surgical Complications
  • Patient Diagnosis

Background:

  • Accidental incorporation of foreign bodies can result in diverse and unexpected complications.
  • Patients may remain asymptomatic for extended periods, or develop conditions such as abscesses or sinus tracts.
  • Radiographically invisible foreign bodies present significant diagnostic challenges.

Observation:

  • Patients may remain asymptomatic for extended periods after foreign body ingestion or insertion.
  • Complications such as abscess formation or sinus tracts can manifest months or years later.

Findings:

  • Foreign bodies not visible on standard radiographs are particularly difficult to identify.
  • A thorough and meticulous patient history is paramount for suspecting and diagnosing such cases.

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Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of detailed patient history in diagnosing obscure complications.
  • Underscores the need for advanced imaging or diagnostic techniques when foreign bodies are suspected but not seen on radiographs.
  • Emphasizes the potential for long-term morbidity associated with retained foreign objects.