Retained naso-orbital wooden foreign body: diagnostic challenge and management.
Rahul Bansal, Prem Sagar, Ramaneeshwaran Murugesan et al.
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Case in brief
A young male presented with pain and visual disturbance following a history of trauma. Clinical examination and imaging revealed a retained wooden foreign body in the naso-orbital region. The foreign body was successfully excised through a tailored surgical approach involving multiple specialties. Prompt removal and antimicrobial therapy were initiated due to the organic nature of the foreign body, which carries a high risk of infection.
Diagnostic / clinical pearl
Clinicians should consider the possibility of retained organic foreign bodies in patients with atypical presentations of trauma, as they can lead to significant complications if not promptly addressed.
Why it matters
This case underscores the importance of recognizing radiological pitfalls in diagnosing foreign bodies and the need for a multidisciplinary approach in management.