Uncommon cause of chest pain: Case report of esophageal foreign body diagnosed by chest computed tomography scan.
| Autor: | Taheriniya A; Department of Emergency Medicine, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran., Safaie H; Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran., Rozveh JK; Clinical Research Development Unit, Shahid Madani Hospital, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran., Azizmanesh M; Clinical Research Development Unit, Shahid Madani Hospital, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran., Chaghamirzayi P; Clinical Research Development Unit, Shahid Madani Hospital, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | Radiology case reports [Radiol Case Rep] 2024 Oct 18; Vol. 20 (1), pp. 162-165. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Oct 18 (Print Publication: 2025). |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.radcr.2024.09.122 |
| Abstrakt: | A 44-year-old man with a history of epilepsy presented with mild, persistent chest pain lasting 3 days, despite normal cardiac evaluations. A chest computed tomography scan revealed 3 artificial dental prostheses lodged in his esophagus, which the patient had inadvertently swallowed during a recent seizure. Endoscopic removal of the foreign bodies resolved his chest pain without complications. This case emphasizes the importance of considering esophageal foreign bodies as a differential diagnosis for persistent chest pain, particularly in patients with neurological conditions, and highlights the role of early imaging for accurate diagnosis and timely intervention. (© 2024 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Inc. on behalf of University of Washington.) |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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