Title: Long Forgotten: A Case Report on Twigs Stuffed into Nose of a Twelve Year Old Child
Authors: Divyanshi Singh, Monika Sood, Neha Thakur, Sarita Negi
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v8i9.44
Abstract
Children commonly present with foreign body in nose in the age group of 2-4 years. Long-standing foreign body can go unnoticed in a neglected child or a child with history of abuse or due to the delay in treatment due to fear of pandemic of COVID-19 pandemic amongst patients. We report a case of 12 year old child who presented with chief complaint of foul smelling discharge and swelling on right side of nose. On examination, twigs of pine were visualised which on removal were found to be stuffed till posterior choana.
Keywords: COVID-19 Pandemic, Foreign body nose, Neglected child, Child abuse, Nasal discharge, Otorhinolaryngology
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