Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Hard palate foreign bodies are rare and demonstrate a unique presentation involving minimal symptoms and irritation. Such foreign bodies can be difficult to remove due to variations in their shape and the anatomy of the palate. Here, we present the case of a four-year-old girl with a piece of metal embedded in her hard palate. The presentation was acute, and the foreign body was successfully removed. No complications were observed at the two-week follow-up. The patient was in good health and did not demonstrate deformities.
Source: Cureus
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.68474
Author: Meshal Atiyah
Institution: Security Forces Hospital
Language: English
Topic: Foreign Body Medical Cases
Subfield: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4402124163