Multiple metallic foreign bodies accidentally detected in different body cavities: a case report.
- Author:
Husai MA
1
;
Yixin CAI
;
Ni ZHANG
;
Junlin GAO
;
Dong ZHAO
;
Gang LIU
;
Xiangning FU
Author Information
1. Department of Thoracic surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China.
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH:
Abdominal Cavity;
Adult;
Female;
Foreign Bodies;
diagnostic imaging;
Humans;
Incidental Findings;
Metals;
Radiography;
Skull;
Thoracic Cavity
- From:
Chinese Journal of Traumatology
2014;17(3):173-174
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
We accidentally found an unusual case of a middle aged Tibetan woman who had eight metallic foreign bodies (eight needles) in her head, chest and abdomen. These needles were not related to any surgical intervention or trauma. The diagnosis "metallic foreign bodies" cannot usually be made in an acute setting. Some patients may present chronic symptoms, such as infection or pain. However, in some cases, the patients do not have any symptoms.
