Foreign Body Lodges in Maxillary Sinus via Preauricular Penetration and Remains for 2 Decades

Authors : Resul Arjin Öksüz, Muhammed Sefa Uyar, Emre Ocak

Pages : 169-172

Doi:10.19127/bshealthscience.1416720

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Publication Date : 2024-07-15

Article Type : Other Papers

Abstract :The occurrence of foreign bodies in the nasal cavity is relatively frequent, especially among young children. It is quite uncommon in adults, but it can occur in those who suffer from mental illnesses and psychosomatic problems. Several atypical foreign objects in the nasal cavity have been documented in literature. However, the presence of a foreign body entering the nasal cavity from a different entrance point rather than the nostrils and remaining lodged in the paranasal sinuses for a prolonged period is unusual. In this case, the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up process of a shrapnel fragment that has settled in the maxillary sinus and persisted for 20 years will be discussed.
Keywords : Foreign body, Maxillary sinus, Adult, Preauricular route