Presentation
Excessive crying. Mother gives history of metallic clip ingestion.
Patient Data
Age: 2 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Esophageal foreign body
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There is a well defined, sharp edged radiodense focus noted at the level of T6/7 level.
Lateral view confirms distal thoracic esophageal location.
No features of perforation.
From the case:
Esophageal foreign body
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Post endoscopic removal showed a metallic clip. Esophageal mucosa showed minimal inflammation.
Picture courtesy : Dr Robert Anthony Charles
Case Discussion
Foreign body ingestion is frequent in the pediatric population.
Imaging is crucial to identify the anatomic location, number of foreign bodies and to look for potential complications.
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