Neuralgia-like symptoms in a patient with an airgun pellet in the ethmoid sinus: a case report.
An unusual case of a retained airgun pellet in the ethmoid sinus is presented. The patient's only complaint was a severe neuralgic headache. Anatomical basis for this symptom, imaging and successful endoscopic removal of the foreign body are discussed. The philosophy for removal of innocuous foreign bodies, potential pitfalls in surgical management, and a review of the literature are included in the discussion.
Donald
P J
PJ
Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, U.C. Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA, USA.
Gadre
A K
AK
D000328:Adult; D005005:Ethmoid Sinus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D009437:Neuralgia / Q000209:etiology*; D011859:Radiography; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging