Presentation
History of accidental swallowing of coin
Patient Data
Age: 3 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Ingested foreign body
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Rounded radio-opacity is seen at the level of thoracic inlet.
Bilateral lungs are clear. No associated atelectasis.
Upper abdomen is unremarkable.
Case Discussion
Ingested foreign body (coin) in upper esophagus.
Ingested coins are seen en face in frontal radiograph while in trachea they are seen en face in lateral view.