Magnetic Apposition across the Epiglottis: Radiographic and Operative Correlation of a Rare Hypopharyngeal Foreign Body
Joint Authors
Pi, Yeli
Radhakrishnan, Shilpa
Alrajhi, Yaser
Bhargava, Ravi
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-02-03
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background and Aim.
Rare-earth magnet ingestions are a subset of foreign body ingestions and can result in significant morbidity secondary to pressure necrosis.
These magnets are best visualized radiographically, typically located in the gastrointestinal tract.
However, unusual locations of magnetic adherence may include the hypopharynx along the epiglottis, where only 2 previous cases have been reported.
Clinicians should be aware of the potential dangers of rare-earth magnet ingestion and consider atypical locations of attachment in the appropriate clinical setting.
Case Presentation.
We present an interesting case of a fourteen-year-old female patient who presents with witnessed ingestion of multiple rare-earth magnets.
Soft-tissue neck radiographs demonstrate two adjacent rounded radiopaque densities in the hypopharynx.
Intraoperative images confirmed the radiographic findings and identified two magnetic balls stuck along the dorsal and ventral aspect of the epiglottis without evidence of pressure necrosis.
Conclusion.
This is the first published case of magnetic foreign body adherence to the epiglottis in the Radiology literature.
Awareness and recognition of the unique radiographic findings of this rare entity can help clinicians streamline timely management.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Pi, Yeli& Radhakrishnan, Shilpa& Alrajhi, Yaser& Bhargava, Ravi. 2020. Magnetic Apposition across the Epiglottis: Radiographic and Operative Correlation of a Rare Hypopharyngeal Foreign Body. Case Reports in Radiology،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1151080
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Pi, Yeli…[et al.]. Magnetic Apposition across the Epiglottis: Radiographic and Operative Correlation of a Rare Hypopharyngeal Foreign Body. Case Reports in Radiology No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1151080
American Medical Association (AMA)
Pi, Yeli& Radhakrishnan, Shilpa& Alrajhi, Yaser& Bhargava, Ravi. Magnetic Apposition across the Epiglottis: Radiographic and Operative Correlation of a Rare Hypopharyngeal Foreign Body. Case Reports in Radiology. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1151080
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1151080