Impacted Foreign Body in Frontal Sinus- A Rare Case Report

Title: Impacted Foreign Body in Frontal Sinus- A Rare Case Report

Authors: Dr Gourav Popli, Dr Prajesh Dubey, Dr Vishal Bansal, Dr Avi Bansal, Dr Tarun Gupta, Dr Sahil Kapoor

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v4i2.61

Abstract

Foreign bodies embedded in the paranasal sinuses, especially in the frontal sinus are uncommon. We report a case of windshield glass embedded in the frontal sinus but was not involving the posterior wall of sinus or frontal lobe, as observed in the CT scans. Due consideration was given to remove the entire glass as one piece. However, small fragments broke off, which were removed with repeated and thorough examination of the sinus. We emphasize the importance of thorough clinical examination, appropriate radiographic techniques and an endeavour to remove the foreign body In Toto.

Keywords- Foreign body, Frontal sinus, Glass.

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Corresponding Author

Dr Gourav Popli (Senior Lecturer)

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Subharti Dental College, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut India

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