Abstract
Foreign bodies in maxillary sinuses are uncommon. But the incidence is on a rise. Herewith we present a case of foreign bodies (glass pieces) in left maxillary sinus and bilateral nasolacrimal ducts, which is managed endoscopically.
Highlights
Foreign bodies are very frequently encountered entities in routine ENT practice, which warrant immediate removal
Hereby we report a case of foreign bodies lodged in both nasolacrimal ducts and left maxillary sinus following an accident, with a barely visible scar over the nose
Numerous small pieces of glass and three large irregular pieces of glass were found in the left maxillary sinus and ostia and one large piece of glass in each of the nasolacrimal duct (Figure 5 and Figure 6)
Summary
Foreign bodies are very frequently encountered entities in routine ENT practice, which warrant immediate removal. The procedures for removal of most of such foreign bodies are fair and can be performed in the OPD, with help of local anesthesia. Foreign bodies in paranasal sinuses are still an uncommon clinical condition and the procedures for removal are far more challenging. The most common causes of paranasal foreign bodies are iatrogenic (60%) or accidental (25%) [1] [2]. There have been cases of foreign body which have been introduced willingly into the maxillary sinus [3]. (2015) An Unusual Maxillary Sinus Foreign Body and Its Endoscopic Assisted Removal. Removal of paranasal foreign body is always a challenge. Hereby we report a case of foreign bodies (glass particles) lodged in both nasolacrimal ducts and left maxillary sinus following an accident, with a barely visible scar over the nose
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