Ingested inhalers

Case contributed by Ryan Thibodeau
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Rule out foreign body.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Three distinct foreign bodies are noted overlying the mid upper abdomen likely in the stomach.

Case Discussion

This is a case of three ingested foreign bodies. Given their appearance, inhalers for asthma were favored. Gastroenterology was consulted who recommend the foreign bodies be passed per rectum. Eventually, the patient passed the foreign bodies, confirming the presence of three distinct inhalers.

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