An unusual intranasal foreign body in an unsuspecting 9‐year old

Lovel, Simon F.; Lovelock, D. J.; Shaw, A. J.

doi:10.1111/j.1365-263x.2005.00597.x

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“…1 Careful interpretation of dental radiographs can go a long way in diagnosing such cases especially in the absence of a positive history. In this case, the radiopacity of one of the foreign bodies proved to be providential leading to detection and removal of the radiolucent foreign bodies.…”

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“…12 These cases were diagnosed by using periapical, occlusal and panoramic radiographs. Reports involve objects left in situ from 2 to 25 years.…”

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“…Intranasal foreign bodies are most commonly found in 2-4 years olds 1 and include toys (beads, marbles), food (peas, seeds, nuts) and others (paper wads, cotton, erasers, pebbles, screws, sponges) 2 windshield glass, 3 signet ring, 4 die 5 and a 5 cm nail. 6 Foreign bodies may also be inserted by adults with mental retardation or illnesses, such as schizophrenia.…”

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Multiple Intranasal Foreign Bodies: An Incidental Diagnosis

Habibullah¹,

Bhat²,

K³

2010

International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry

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Inquisitive children often insert foreign bodies into their nose or other body orifices while they explore their own bodies in early childhood. Intranasal foreign bodies are found in children, most commonly in 2-4 years olds.Common symptoms in such cases include pain or discomfort, nasal discharge, nasal congestion, nasal odor, including bromhidrosis (foul body odor). Complications, such as facial cellulitis, epiglottitis, and cephalic tetanus have also been reported. Mentally challenged children may be at a higher risk for such foreign body insertion and may need to be examined at regular intervals.Careful interpretation of dental radiographs can go a long way in diagnosing such cases especially in the absence of a positive history. Radiolucent objects are more difficult to identify especially in the absence of a positive history, and hence their diagnosis and removal is more challenging for the clinician.Dental practitioners can play a significant role in the diagnosis of intranasal foreign bodies in children through careful clinical examination and interpretation of dental radiographs.This case report describes a child referred for dental care and a diagnosis of intranasal foreign body was made based on routine dental panoramic radiograph.

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“…12 These cases were diagnosed by using periapical, occlusal and panoramic radiographs. Reports involve objects left in situ from 2 to 25 years.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Multiple Intranasal Foreign Bodies: An Incidental Diagnosis

Habibullah¹,

Bhat²,

K³

2010

International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry

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Foreign bodies in the nasal cavity: incidental findings during routine orthodontic radiographs

Lam

Murray²,

Patel³

2018

Dent Update

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Foreign bodies in the nasal cavity are common amongst young children as they begin to explore their senses. The occurrence in teenagers often goes unreported from a fear of embarrassment therefore resulting in a delay in presentation or until they become symptomatic. The sequelae of foreign bodies in the nasal cavity include prudent discharge, epistaxis, sinusitis and respiratory symptoms. If left untreated this can lead to mucosal necrosis, cutaneous fistula, rhinolith formation and chronic pain. Here, two patients who had foreign bodies in their nasal cavity, which were only discovered as an incidental finding as part of their orthodontic assessment, are reported. CPD/Clinical Relevance: Clinicians should be mindful of the sequelae of foreign bodies in the nasal cavity and the need for thorough assessment of radiographic investigations, particularly in children.

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An unusual intranasal foreign body in an unsuspecting 9‐year old

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Multiple Intranasal Foreign Bodies: An Incidental Diagnosis

Multiple Intranasal Foreign Bodies: An Incidental Diagnosis

Foreign bodies in the nasal cavity: incidental findings during routine orthodontic radiographs

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