A Case of Radiolucent Foreign Body (Temporary Resin Bridge) Aspiration Accompanied by Inflammatory Polyps.
10.4046/trd.2008.64.6.456
- Author:
Seol Kyung MOON
1
;
Ji Myoung LEE
;
Hae Bin JEONG
;
Joo Yong SONG
;
Sung Kyoung KIM
;
Sang Haak LEE
;
Hyeong Kyu YOON
;
Sook Young LEE
;
Seok Chan KIM
;
Hwa Sik MOON
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. mdlee@catholic.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Respiratory aspiration;
Synthetic resins;
Denture;
Polyps
- MeSH:
Adult;
Bronchoscopy;
Dentures;
Foreign Bodies;
Humans;
Physical Examination;
Polyps;
Resins, Synthetic;
Respiratory Aspiration;
Thorax
- From:Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
2008;64(6):456-459
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
This case demonstrates the rare occurrence of a radiolucent temporary resin bridge aspiration in adults while they are in a conscious and awaken state and the resultant formation of inflammatory polyps. Although no unique findings were noted in a chest x-ray, careful history taking accompanied by physical examinations can lead to clinical suspicion of foreign body aspiration in an earlier stage. Moreover, flexible bronchoscopy is a tool useful not only for the evaluation process but also for managing the aspirated foreign material.
