Presentation
Hand trauma with the glass and sensation of the foreign body within the index finger soft tissue on the palmar surface.
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
From the case:
Glass foreign body - hand
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Radiopacity measuring 7mm projects within the soft tissue of the index finger at the level of the proximal phalanx on the palmar surface, likely representing a retained foreign body.
Case Discussion
All types of glass that are at least 1-2mm should be able to demonstrate on x-ray.