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Rapid and intense onset of granulation tissue formation following walnut aspiration: a case report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Foreign body aspiration can affect individuals of all ages and lead to symptoms such as dyspnea, coughing, and wheezing. Complications may arise from the physical and chemical properties of the aspirated material as well as the duration of retention. This case study reports the early bronchoscopic and pathological findings of a 38-year-old male patient who aspirated walnuts. The patient underwent flexible bronchoscopy 14 h after aspiration, and a piece of walnut was successfully removed from the intermediate bronchus. During the procedure, the bronchial mucosa appeared extremely irregular and yellowish-green in color. Follow-up bronchoscopy one month later revealed regression of the previously observed granulation tissue. This case highlights the importance of early intervention in foreign body aspiration cases, especially with substances that can rapidly and intensely react with mucous membranes such as walnuts.

Source: BMC Pulmonary Medicine

DOI: 10.1186/s12890-024-03426-7

Authors: Gökhan Aykun, Handan İnönü Köseoğlu

Institution: Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa Üniversitesi

Language: English

Topic: Foreign Body Medical Cases

Subfield: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,090