Transintestinal migration of needle - Rare case of foreign body in kidney
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 3
Abstract
Foreign bodies in the kidney are rare. We report a rare case of trans-intestinal migration of a sewing needle into the right kidney in a 23 year old female who was admitted for intermittent pain in the right flank for 3 years. Patient had history of swallowing a needle accidentally 3 years ago, and was diagnosed to have the same located within the Right renal parenchyma. Radiography revealed a linear metallic shadow in the right kidney. CT scan confirmed it to be in the right renal parenchyma. The foreign body was extracted operatively.
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Vikram Wagh
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