International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra
Volume 3, Issue 1 , Pages 14-16, January 2008

Two rare case reports of nasopharyngeal foreign bodies—Bobbin and safety pin

  • Raman Wadhera

      Affiliations

    • Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Pt. B.D. Sharma, PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, India
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author at: 19/9J, Medical Enclave, Pt. B.D. Sharma, PGIMS, Rohtak 124001, Haryana, India. Tel.: +91 1262 212860.
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  • S.P. Gulati

      Affiliations

    • Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Pt. B.D. Sharma, PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, India
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  • Ajay Garg

      Affiliations

    • Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Pt. B.D. Sharma, PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, India
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  • Anju Ghai

      Affiliations

    • Department of Anesthesiology, Pt. B.D. Sharma, PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, India

Received 2 June 2007; received in revised form 19 August 2007; accepted 19 August 2007. published online 27 September 2007.

Summary 

Foreign bodies are rarely encountered in nasopharynx. Two cases of unusual foreign bodies in nasopharynx are reported. One patient had bobbin (metallic thread roller used in sewing machine) and other one presented with a safety pin. Diagnosis was confirmed by radiological examination. Bobbin was retrieved whereas safety pin was swallowed by the patient. The details are hereby discussed.

Keywords: Foreign bodies, Nasopharynx, Bobbin, Safety pin

 

PII: S1871-4048(07)00069-X

doi:10.1016/j.pedex.2007.08.005

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra
Volume 3, Issue 1 , Pages 14-16, January 2008

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