Tag: foreign body ingestion
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Spontaneous Passage of an Ingested Bullet Casing in Adolescents
Background Accidental ingestion of foreign objects is a common reason for pediatric and adolescent emergency presentations. While most cases involve children or adults with predisposing factors, rare instances occur in healthy adolescents. Metallic objects, including bullet casings, pose unique clinical considerations due to their shape, sharpness, and potential for impaction or perforation. This case report…
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Spontaneous Passage of an Accidentally Ingested Bullet Casing in an Adolescent: A Case Report
Background Foreign body ingestion is a common emergency presentation, particularly in children. It is less frequent in healthy adolescents, yet remains a critical scenario when objects are sharp, bulky, or radiopaque. This case report describes the spontaneous passage of a metallic bullet casing that was accidentally ingested by an otherwise healthy teenager, emphasizing clinical decision-making,…
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Spontaneous Passage of a Bullet Casing Ingestion in an Adolescent: A Case Report
Background Foreign body ingestion is a common emergency department presentation, particularly among children and high-risk populations. While most cases involve small, smooth objects that pass without incident, rare incidents occur in healthy adolescents without underlying predisposing factors. This case report documents the spontaneous passage of an accidentally ingested metallic bullet casing by an otherwise healthy…