Child with esophageal coin and atypical radiograph.
Aspirated or swallowed coins are a common phenomenon resulting in a pediatric patient presenting to the Emergency Department. The location of the coin (trachea vs. esophagus) is commonly determined by the alignment of the coin on radiographic studies. We present a child who had an esophageal coin but radiographic findings that supported a coin located in the trachea. Our case illustrates the importance of performing radiographic studies that include both anteroposterior and lateral neck/chest views in patients who aspirate or swallow coins.
Raney
Laurence H
LH
Department of Emergency Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina 29425, USA.
Losek
Joseph D
JD
D002648:Child; D004947:Esophagus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D009717:Numismatics; D011859:Radiography; D014132:Trachea / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging