Foreign body in hand

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

H/o penetrating injury to finger by a metal wire

x-ray

A metal density focus is noted in soft tissue of index finger in mid line and ulnar side, overlying head of middle phalanx. 

No fracture / dislocation is noted.

Case Discussion

Findings of a metal wire foreign body in soft tissue of index finger without bony abnormality.

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