Long-standing Foreign Body Research Articles

A long-standing vegetative foreign body and delayed granuloma response

Any foreign body (FB) insult to the eye may lead to varied ophthalmic manifestations. A long-standing FB in the conjunctiva/fornices can trigger a chronic inflammatory reaction, leading to granuloma formation. Patients generally present early with specific history, FB sensations, watering, redness, or epibulbar swelling. Specific history and careful examinations lead to early diagnosis and definitive treatment. Any long-standing epibulbar swelling should raise the suspicion of FB granuloma. Herein, we report a case of delayed-onset conjunctival granuloma response secondary to a long-standing vegetative FB, which is a rare occurrence.

Long-standing undiagnosed foreign body aspiration with concomitant pulmonary tuberculosis in an Immunocompetent man.

Foreign body aspiration is a rare clinical finding in adults, among which very few are reported, probably due to absence of classical clinical features in adults when compared to children and due to lack of awareness. We present a 57-year-old with chronic productive cough who was diagnosed to have pulmonary tuberculosis (TB), complicated by long-standing foreign body in the tracheobronchial tree. There are many cases reported in literature where there have been misdiagnosis with respect to pulmonary TB as foreign body or foreign bodies as pulmonary TB. However, this is the first case where retained foreign body and pulmonary TB coexisted in a patient.

Long-standing foreign body in the right bronchus of a 7-year-old girl

Foreign body aspiration (FB) is one of the leading causes of death from accidents among preschool children. Every year, up to 8% of children worldwide die as a result of foreign body aspiration. In developed countries, the mortality rate is lower, but the problem remains no less urgent due to the high attendance at emergency departments. Longstanding foreign bodies deserve special attention. The absence of an aspiration episode in the anamnesis of the disease, nonspecific respiratory symptoms, “X-ray negative” foreign bodies, as well as organic FB can complicate the diagnostic search. The article presents data from domestic and foreign literature on epidemiology, risk factors, clinical features, as well as modern approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of foreign body aspiration. The authors present their own clinical observation of a long-standing foreign body in the bronchus in a 7-year-old child. Prolonged cough and repeated episodes of bronchial obstruction for 4 years were regarded as the onset of bronchial asthma. The lack of effect from ongoing bronchodilator and anti-inflammatory therapy with high doses of inhaled glucocorticosteroids dictated the need to expand the diagnostic search, and therefore the child was sent for examination in a hospital to the pulmonology department of the Children’s Clinical Hospital I.M. Sechenov. During endoscopic examination, a metal spiral spring (7 mm in size) was found in the child and simultaneously removed, which was presumably within 4 years in the right bronchus. Over the next 6 months, bronchial obstruction did not recur, there were no complaints.

Technical intricacies involved in surgical retrieval of a long-standing foreign body in hand- A case report

Foreign Bodies (F.B) are not uncommon in hand, as it is involved in day to day activities. Prompt removal during the initial examination is the norm, but sometimes foreign bodies (F.B) may be missed and they remain within the soft tissue for a long time either revealing itself at a later date as a sinus, swelling or an abscess. We present a case of retained FB in the dorsum of hand and the technique involved in retrieval of such a long standing FB.

A Longstanding Foreign Body In The Oral Cavity: An Unusual Presentation

The oral cavity can be a site for foreign body entrapment either via accidental traumatic injury or due to an iatrogenic error. Diagnosis of the same could be a challenge, especially when the patient is unaware and asymptomatic. The present case study intended to highlight a case of a longstanding iatrogenic foreign body in the oral cavity with an intriguing radiographic presentation indicating the importance of (i) thorough history taking and clinical examination and (ii) checking for integrity of surgical instruments post usage.

A giant tonsillolith: An unusual cause for longstanding foreign body sensation in throat

Foreign body sensation in throat is a common complaint by patients at the outpatient department in routine clinical practice. Long-standing tonsillolith is an uncommon cause for foreign body sensation in throat. Tonsilloliths are also called as tonsillar calculi or tonsillar stones or throat stone which form in the crypts of the faucial or palatine tonsils. They are usually small in size. The exact etiopathogenesis for the formation of tonsillolith is not known. It may protrude out of the tonsillar crypt and provide foreign body sensation in throat and usually not harmful to the body. It is a common cause for bad breath or halitosis in adult patients with tonsillolith. Finding giant tonsilloliths is rare in clinical practice. Here, we report a case of a giant tonsillolith in left palatine tonsil which was associated with long standing foreign body sensation in throat. Here, we report a 62-year-old man presenting for giant tonsilloliths with complaint of long-standing foreign body sensation in throat.

A Case of Surgical Resection for a Long-standing Foreign Body in the Airway

A Case of Surgical Resection for a Long-standing Foreign Body in the Airway

Giant hamartomatous polyp of the uterine cervix with heterologous mesenchymal tissue in a child: a case report\xa0

BackgroundPolyps of the uterine cervix are one of the most common benign hyperplastic lesions occurring in the female genital tract that usually arise from the endocervical canal and are believed to be the result of reactive changes due to long-standing chronic inflammation, multiparty, and foreign bodies. Cervical polyps are usually small in size (less than 4 cm) that are commonly found in adult women; however, a few cases of giant polyps and the rare occurrence of these lesions in children have also been reported. Heterotopias and malignant transformation in cervical polyps are considered to be very rare.Case presentationWe present the case of a 10-year-old Afghan girl with a giant pedunculated mass protruding out of the uterine cervix that was accompanied by abdominal pain and mass sensation. The mass was completely excised by surgical intervention and the specimen was submitted for histopathological evaluation. Upon gross and microscopic examination, the characteristic findings of a hamartomatous polyp with heterologous mesenchymal tissue in the form of mature cartilage were seen. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case of a giant (17.5 cm) hamartomatous polyp of the uterine cervix in this age group.ConclusionGiant hamartomatous cervical polyps rarely occur in patients below 10 years of age. The majority of these lesions are benign; however, a few cases with malignant transformation are also reported, which demands elaborate investigations into the etiopathogenesis and nature of the lesions.

Role of bronchoscopy and imaging in long-standing foreign body bronchus presenting as recurrent or non-resolving lower respiratory tract infection.

A long-standing retained foreign body in the bronchus is unusual. In majority of cases, an adequate history is not obtained, the clinical picture is usually clouded by superadded pathological changes. We report three cases of long-standing foreign body in the airway who presented with recurrent lower respiratory tract infection. Examination of respiratory system revealed no significant abnormality. Chest radiograph was normal. CT scan of the chest was useful to indicate endobronchial opacity in the airway suggestive of a foreign body. The patients underwent rigid bronchoscopy under general anesthesia for successful removal of the foreign body. So the patients with non-resolving or recurrent lower respiratory symptoms in spite of medical treatment and without any obstructive findings must undergo diagnostic bronchoscopy evaluation and imaging.

Long-standing foreign body in the external auditory canal – case report

Foreign bodies of the external auditory canal are common pathology in otolaryngological practice. Complains that accompany this pathology depends on the nature of the foreign body and the time of retention. Because of the potential for serious complications to this seemingly prosaic pathology, reacting as quickly as possible is crucial. Below we describe an example of a long-standing foreign body in the external auditory canal, we present ways of dealing with the problem and potential complications that may be associated with it.

Long-standing foreign body in the external auditory canal – case report

Introduction: Foreign bodies of the external auditory canal are common pathology in otolaryngological practice. Complains that accompany this pathology depends on the nature of the foreign body and the time of retention. Because of the potential for serious complications to this seemingly prosaic pathology, reacting as quickly as possible is crucial. Case report: Below we describe an example of a long-standing foreign body in the external auditory canal, we present ways of dealing with the problem and potential complications that may be associated with it.

Long-standing foreign body of the middle lobe bronchus, simulating a tumor

Long-standing foreign body of the middle lobe bronchus, simulating a tumor

Combined Bronchoscopy in the Removal of a Long-standing Foreign Body of the Left Lower Lobe Bronchus

The authors report a clinical observation of the removal of a large foreign body (a dental prosthesis with a sharp metal pin) of the left inferior bronchus with combined use of rigid and flexible bronchoscopy. A foreign body was detected two years later by chance during examination for complications. It is noted that the combination of rigid and flexible bronchoscopy allows good visualization of the surgical intervention to be performed and additional damage to the bronchi and trachea to be avoided while removing a foreign body.

An unusual cause of long-standing foreign body sensation in throat

Foreign body (FB) sensation in the throat is often a common symptom encountered in clinical practice. FB sensation in throat has numerous causes. Long-standing FB in the soft tissue of the neck is sometimes asymptomatic and presents only with throat irritation or FB sensation, although it is an extremely rare incidence. The diagnosis of this clinical event is based on the clinical presentations and imaging. The treatment is done by securing the airway, removal of FB, and antibiotic coverage. Here, we report the case of a 16-year-old boy presenting with chicken bone embedded in the soft tissue of the posterior pharyngeal wall and retropharyngeal space for 2 months in the throat without any major symptoms except FB sensation. Imaging confirmed the diagnosis of chicken bone in the retropharyngeal space with mild abscess formation, which was removed by transoral approach.

A rare case report of long-standing foreign body in the abdomen; forgotten scalpel blade in a multipara

The unintended retention of foreign objects (URFOs) after invasive procedures can cause morbidity and in some cases mortality. There may be an extended period between occurrence and detection of an URFO. Retained foreign objects are most commonly detected immediately postprocedure by X-ray, during routine follow-up visits, or from the patient's report of pain or discomfort. This is a case report of a 46-year-old lady Para 3+04 alive who presented to the gynecological clinic following an incidental radiological finding of a size 22 scalpel blade while being evaluated for low back pain. She had an exploratory laparotomy and retrieval of the blade. She did well and was discharged home in good condition on postoperative day 7.

Longstanding post-traumatic intraocular iron foreign body misdiagnosed as cysticercosis

Longstanding post-traumatic intraocular iron foreign body misdiagnosed as cysticercosis

Soft Tissue Malignancy Due to Long-Standing Foreign Bodies after Shotgun Blast

Soft Tissue Malignancy Due to Long-Standing Foreign Bodies after Shotgun Blast

長期間留置されたペア磁性体鼻中隔内異物例

長期間留置されたペア磁性体鼻中隔内異物例

A Case of Long-standing Coupled Magnetic Nasal Foreign Bodies in the Nasal Septum

A Case of Long-standing Coupled Magnetic Nasal Foreign Bodies in the Nasal Septum

«Упущенный» диагноз (клиническое наблюдение длительно существующего инородного тела во влагалище у 12-летней пациентки)

«Упущенный» диагноз (клиническое наблюдение длительно существующего инородного тела во влагалище у 12-летней пациентки)