J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  2015 Feb;57(2):140-142. 10.3340/jkns.2015.57.2.140.

Undetected Metallic Chopstick Stabbed on Neck Resulting Tinnitus and Foreign Body Sensation

• Choi SA
• Kim SB
• Shin SY
• Eun YG

• KMID: 2191198
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3340/jkns.2015.57.2.140

Abstract

Penetrating neck injuries constitute 5-10% of all trauma cases. These injuries may cause life-threatening suppurative or vascular complications, but the severity and extent of damage depends upon the inflicting object and the involved structures. If significant complications are not expected, then it is best to leave the foreign body embedded and avoid surgical risks. We present a rare case of a foreign body embedded in the neck causing tinnitus and foreign body sensation.

Keyword

Foreign body; Stabb; Tinnitus; Neck

MeSH Terms

Foreign Bodies*
Neck Injuries
Neck*
Sensation*
Tinnitus*

Figure

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  Fig. 1 A radiopaque foreign body (arrow) is evident on anteroposterior (A) and lateral (B) radiographic views.

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  Fig. 2 A : Axial computed tomography (CT) did not initially reveal any significant finding. B : Once the CT image was switched to a bone setting, a metallic foreign body traversing the right infratemporal fossa was observed.

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