Presentation
Blowing plastic whistle and inhaled. Minor cough and whistling noise coming from the chest.
Patient Data
Age: 13 years
Gender: Male
Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.
From the case:
Foreign body in right bronchus
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No foreign body, no lung collapse. The right lung may be a little more lucent suggesting minimal air trapping.
From the case:
Foreign body in right bronchus
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The foreign body is seen in the bronchus intermedius.
From the case:
Foreign body in right bronchus
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The retrieved foreign body.
Case Discussion
Plain films are not always reliable with foreign bodies - CT is often required. Note minimal lung complications i.e. collapse, highlighting the limitation of a chest radiograph in giving a definitive answer. The key lesson is to believe the patient's story and continue to investigate.
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