Foreign body in airway

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

History of ground nut aspiration since 15 days. C/o cough.

Patient Data

Age: 2 years
Gender: Male

Supine view

x-ray

Right lung hyperexpansion.

Case Discussion

In view of clinical background of foreign body aspiration, radiographic findings of over-expansion of right lung lead to bronchoscopy. Ground nut was the culprit.

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