Foreign body - scalp

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

History of road traffic accident. Injury to scalp. Complaining local pain, swelling for 5-6 weeks.

Patient Data

Age: 18 years
Gender: Male
ultrasound

At site of pain pointed by patient; there is a linear echogenic structure in scalp; measuring 20 mm in long axis.

Case Discussion

Surgical excision was performed, and foreign body confirmed. It was a thorn.

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