Unusual intrapulmonary foreign body: a pencil.
A case of unusual intrapulmonary foreign body in the form of a pencil is described. The penetration occurred following an insignificant fall. The diagnosis was made on CT scan and subsequently surgical removal was undertaken successfully.
Singh
R S
RS
Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh.
Dhaliwal
R S
RS
Behera
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D002648:Child; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D055370:Lung Injury; D008297:Male; D012141:Respiratory Tract Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014934:Wood; D014945:Wound Healing; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*