Laryngeal foreign body mimicking croup.
Foreign body aspiration can be a fatal problem in all groups of ages. However, it is a leading cause of accidental deaths in children. Especially in the pediatric age group, diagnosis can be delayed because of various challenges. Children younger than 3 years carry the highest risk, as they are inclined to explore objects with their mouths. In most cases of inhaled foreign body, a positive history of aspiration is obtained. We are reporting a case of laryngeal foreign body that is mistreated for 1 week as a croup syndrome.
Otorhinolaryngology Department, Cerrahpasa Medical School, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey. metinibrahimov@gmail.com
Metin
M
Ibrahimov
Umur
U
Yollu
Ferit
F
Akil
Faruk
F
Aydin
Murat
M
Yener
D003440:Croup / Q000175:diagnosis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007828:Laryngoscopy; D007830:Larynx; D008297:Male