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Hepatic foreign body in a child

S J Crankson1

  • 1Department of Surgery, King Fahad National Guard Hospital, P.O. Box 22490, Riyadh, 11426, Saudi Arabia.

Pediatric Surgery International
|July 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Most swallowed foreign bodies (FBs) in children pass naturally. Intestinal perforation with liver migration is rare, but this report details a case of a child with a needle lodged in the liver.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Radiology
  • Surgical Case Reports

Background:

  • Swallowed foreign bodies (FBs) are common in pediatric populations.
  • Most ingested FBs traverse the gastrointestinal tract without complication.
  • Intestinal perforation and subsequent migration of FBs are infrequent occurrences.

Observation:

  • A pediatric case presenting with a foreign body in the liver.
  • The foreign body was identified as a needle.
  • The needle was located within the right lobe of the liver.

Findings:

  • The case highlights a rare complication of foreign body ingestion.
  • Demonstrates the possibility of intestinal perforation leading to hepatic migration.
  • Successful identification and management of an intrahepatic foreign body.

Implications:

  • Emphasizes the need for vigilance in diagnosing rare FB complications.
  • Informs clinical practice regarding imaging and management strategies for pediatric FB ingestion.
  • Contributes to the literature on unusual presentations of foreign body injuries.

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