RARE PRESENTATION OF NEGLECTED FOREIGN BODY NASOPHARYNX WITH PALATAL PERFORATION: CASE REPORT

Abstract

INTRODUCTION Ingested foreign (FB) body to get lodged in the nasopharynx is a rare entity as the direction of mo v eme n t i s a g a i n s t g r a v i t y [ 1 ] . U p p e r aerodigestive tract may harbour foreign bodies due to accidental insertion, inhalation or ingestion. These objects may go undetected for days, weeks or months with minor or no symptoms. MATERIAL AND METHOD We report an unusual case of a nasopharyngeal foreign body in a 3 year old girl which was visualized through a perforation in the soft palate with a history of coin ingestion 6 months back, on X- ray it was confirmed to be in nasopharynx (Fig.1) and was removed immediately. CONCLUSION we come to the conclusion that examination of nasopharynx and radiological evaluation is necessary in cases of missing suspected foreign bodies in aero digestive tract. Immediate removal is indicated, because if ignored for long duration might lead to complications. Ke y w o r d s : n a s o p h a r y n x , f o r e i g n b o d y, aerodigestive tract.