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Incidental finding of a sewing needle in the buttock of a woman with cervical cancer: how did we manage it?

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Introduction and importance: Foreign bodies such as needles left inside the human body have the potential of complications such as infection, injury to adjacent tissues, increased treatment costs, and repetitive surgeries. Early detection and prompt retrieval with an appropriate technique is crucial to avert these complications. Case presentation: A 53-year-old woman with cervical cancer, FIGO stage IIA, was incidentally found to have an asymptomatic sewing needle in her right buttock for an unknown duration. It was successfully removed under local anesthesia. Discussion: possesses serious complications. Conclusion: This case report highlights the importance of alarm signal detected during the MRI, irrespective of the history of metallic foreign body present in a human being. In addition, intraoperative X-ray can be useful adjunct tool to ensure complete removal of metallic foreign body parts, so that the patients do not need repetitive surgeries to remove the residual part.

Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports

DOI: 10.1097/rc9.0000000000000268

Authors: Chewang Dorji, Namkha Dorji, Sonam Dechen, Geeta Pradhan

Institution: Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan

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: $2,090