Occult Foreign Bodies in ENT

Occult Foreign Bodies in ENT

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Introduction Foreign bodies are common ENT emergencies.Histories are usually forthcoming from the patient himself or the relatives.Three occult foreign bodies are reported here, which were missed even by treating doctors, with discussion about steps to avoid such errors in future.Case Series Case 1: Though the Pillowcases history was apparent, the foreign body was removed only after 13 years from the Zygomatic region.

Case 2: The parents were aware of the foreign body but inadequate investigations led to a delayed diagnosis.Case 3: The history clinched the diagnosis.Pre operative localization and separate incision to remove the foreign body Hand saved the vital structures.Discussion A high index of suspicion, meticulous history and proper investigation like x-ray or CT scan or MRI of the diseased area may help in locating the hidden foreign bodies in the ENT region.