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Foreign bodies in the nasal cavity: incidental findings during routine orthodontic radiographs
From Volume 45, Issue 4, April 2018 | Pages 351-354
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Foreign bodies (FB) in the nasal cavity are an unfortunate but common occurrence in children. The highest incidents are amongst young children 0–5 years-old as they explore their senses and it has been shown to drop significantly after the age of ten.1,2 It has also been shown to be more prevalent in boys than girls.3 FBs in the nasal cavity usually occur unilaterally and the most common objects are seeds, nuts and beads.1
The FB can be classified into two groups, organic and inorganic. Organic substances such as food, wood, paper and rubber absorb water and therefore are more likely to cause an inflammatory response and become symptomatic. These cases will need medical attention. The sequelae of foreign bodies in the nasal cavity include prudent discharge, epistaxis, sinusitis and respiratory symptoms.3,4,5 If left untreated this can lead to mucosal necrosis, cutaneous fistula, rhinolith formation and chronic pain.5,6
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