The occurrence of foreign bodies in the nasal cavity is relatively frequent, especially among young children. It is quite uncommon in adults, but it can occur in those who suffer from mental illnesses and psychosomatic problems. Several atypical foreign objects in the nasal cavity have been documented in literature. However, the presence of a foreign body entering the nasal cavity from a different entrance point rather than the nostrils and remaining lodged in the paranasal sinuses for a prolonged period is unusual. In this case, the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up process of a shrapnel fragment that has settled in the maxillary sinus and persisted for 20 years will be discussed.
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The occurrence of foreign bodies in the nasal cavity is relatively frequent, especially among young children. It is quite uncommon in adults, but it can occur in those who suffer from mental illnesses and psychosomatic problems. Several atypical foreign objects in the nasal cavity have been documented in literature. However, the presence of a foreign body entering the nasal cavity from a different entrance point rather than the nostrils and remaining lodged in the paranasal sinuses for a prolonged period is unusual. In this case, the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up process of a shrapnel fragment that has settled in the maxillary sinus and persisted for 20 years will be discussed.
Birincil Dil | İngilizce |
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Konular | Ağız, Yüz ve Çene Cerrahisi, Cerrahi (Diğer), Klinik Tıp Bilimleri (Diğer) |
Bölüm | Olgu Sunumu |
Yazarlar | |
Yayımlanma Tarihi | 15 Temmuz 2024 |
Gönderilme Tarihi | 8 Ocak 2024 |
Kabul Tarihi | 13 Haziran 2024 |
Yayımlandığı Sayı | Yıl 2024 Cilt: 7 Sayı: 4 |