Traumatic Foreign Body into the Face: Case Report and Literature Review

Intriguing Encounter: Retrieval of a Crescent-Shaped Metallic Foreign Body From the Maxillofacial Region

This case report presents the clinical details and management of a 40-year-old male welder who presented with a foreign body lodged in his left malar region for eight months following a work-related injury. The patient experienced persistent pain, intermittent swelling, and occasional discharge, prompting medical evaluation. Radiographic imaging confirmed the presence of a metallic object, and surgical exploration under local anesthesia led to successful removal. Postoperatively, the patient experienced complete resolution of symptoms, highlighting the importance of prompt intervention in cases of foreign body impaction to prevent complications and improve patient outcomes.

Frontal penetrating arrow injury: A case report

BACKGROUND

Penetrating arrow injuries of the head and neck are exceedingly rare in pediatric patients. This pathology has high morbidity and mortality because of the presence of vital organs, the airway, and large vessels. Therefore, the treatment and removal of an arrow is a challenge that requires multidisciplinary management.

CASE SUMMARY

A 13-year-old boy was brought to the emergency room after an arrow injury to the frontal region. The arrowhead was lodged in the oropharynx. Imaging studies showed a lesion of the paranasal sinuses without compromising vital structures. The arrow was successfully removed by retrograde nasoendoscopy without complications, and the patient was discharged.

CONCLUSION

Although rare, maxillofacial arrow injuries have high morbidity and mortality and require multidisciplinary management to preserve function and aesthetics.

Impacted Foreign Bodies in the Maxillofacial Region-A Series of Three Cases

Penetrating injuries to the maxillofacial region are very common. Foreign bodies embedded deep in the maxillofacial region due to these injuries pose a challenge to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. These objects may become a potent source of pain and infection. Early diagnosis of these foreign bodies can be achieved by the use of plain radiographs, ultrasonography, computed tomographic scans, and magnetic resonance imaging. Once diagnosed and located, these foreign bodies should be removed. Here, we report three such cases where early diagnosis of these foreign bodies embedded in the maxillofacial region lead to their early and successful removal without complications.