Mutton in Nasopharynx in a Toddler

JOURNAL TITLE: Clinical Rhinology

Author
1. Rupender K Ranga
2. Jagat Singh
3. SPS Yadav
ISSN
0974-4630
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10013-1084
Volume
4
Issue
2
Publishing Year
2011
Pages
2
Author Affiliations
    1. Bharat ENT and Endoscopy Hospital, Rohtak Gate, Bhiwani, Haryana, India
    1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Pt. BD Sharma Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India
    1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Pt BD Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, India
  • Article keywords
    Children, Nasopharynx, Mutton

    Abstract

    Foreign body in the nasopharynx is very uncommon. Authors report a curious case of mutton piece in a 2-year-old child which got lodged consequent to removal try by the mother. The child presented with foul smell, bilateral nasal obstruction and mouth breathing. Mutton piece was removed by nasal endoscopy.

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