Presentation
History of road traffic accident. Injury to scalp. Complaining local pain, swelling for 5-6 weeks.
Patient Data
Age: 18 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Foreign body - scalp
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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.