Foreign body in arm

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Complains of non-traumatic swelling in mid arm for past 2-3 days, no pain. Remote history of thorn injury to arm about 8-10 years earlier. Referred for ultrasound for swelling in arm.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Female
ultrasound
  • irregular, well-defined subcutaneous collection in region of interest measuring 25 x 13 x 35 mm (TRV x AP x CC), with floating echoes, abutting underlying muscle without involving it
  • linear echogenic foreign body 5-6 mm long x 1 mm wide abutting wall of lesion
  • patent superficial vein deeper to lesion, at its radial aspect

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