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  • 1Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Dunedin Hospital, New Zealand.

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A child

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Otolaryngology
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Toxicology

Background:

  • Foreign body ingestion is common in children.
  • Button batteries pose a unique risk due to electrochemical injury.

Observation:

  • A pediatric patient presented with unilateral nasal discharge, fever, and sinusitis.
  • A right-sided alkaline disk button battery was identified as the foreign body.

Findings:

  • The button battery caused severe nasal mucosal damage.
  • A septal perforation resulted from the prolonged contact and chemical burn.

Implications:

  • Prompt diagnosis and removal of nasal foreign bodies, especially button batteries, are crucial.
  • Understanding the mechanism of injury can guide treatment and prevention strategies for pediatric nasal injuries.

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