Saudi Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SJMPS)
Volume-9 | Issue-07 | 397-401
Case Report
Foreign Body in the Nostril: A Nigerian Case Report
Chioma Ekenna-Ohanenye, Nto Johnson Nto, Uloaku Akubueze Nto-Ezimah, Jervas Ekezie, Hope Okechukwu, John Paul Nwolim, Ede Allison Okorie
Published : July 5, 2023
Abstract
Background: Nasal foreign body (NFB) refers to an object which lodges into nasal cavity. A case of 11 years old boy who presented at our clinic with a three year history of nasal bromihidrosis and discharge from the nostrils was reported by the parents, and added that it was persistent since one year ago. Methods: A dark object was visualized at the turbinate of the right nostril. The visible object was sounded with a forceps extractor to confirm the nature of the object. The nose was swabbed; debris cleaned and with the forceps extractor a gentle traction was carried out as the forceps grabbed the object. There was little or no resistance but two attempts to grab the object failed. On the third attempt, the forceps was able grip the object firmly and on pulling, the object was gently extracted from the area of impaction behind the right turbinate. Conclusion: The NFB was observed to be a stone embedded with purulent nasal discharge. This case emphasizes the need for parents and caregivers to be aware of the complications associated with presence of NFBs and need to seek prompt medical attention.