An unusual oesophageal foreign body in neonate - case report.
BACKGROUND
Foreign bodies in the esophagus in children are usually swallowed accidentally during play. An oesophageal foreign body in neonate is rare and thus the diagnostic work-up may be difficult.


METHODS
We present a case of an 8-day-old baby with symptoms of oesophageal obstruction. An unusual foreign body was found.


CONCLUSIONS
Foreign bodies in neonate's esophagus are rare; non-accidental action should be suspected. Atypical clinical and radiological symptoms may cause diagnostic difficulties.
Paediatric Radiology Department of the Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland.
Anna
A
Tarnowska
Danuta
D
Roik
Lechosław P
LP
Chmielik
Michał
M
Brzewski