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VOLUME 4 , ISSUE 2 ( May-August, 2011 ) > List of Articles

CASE REPORT

Mutton in Nasopharynx in a Toddler

Rupender K Ranga, Jagat Singh, SPS Yadav

Keywords : Children,Nasopharynx,Mutton

Citation Information : Ranga RK, Singh J, Yadav S. Mutton in Nasopharynx in a Toddler. Clin Rhinol An Int J 2011; 4 (2):105-106.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10013-1084

Published Online: 01-08-2011

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2011; The Author(s).


Abstract

Foreign body in the nasopharynx is very uncommon. Authors report a curious case of mutton piece in a 2-year-old child which got lodged consequent to removal try by the mother. The child presented with foul smell, bilateral nasal obstruction and mouth breathing. Mutton piece was removed by nasal endoscopy.


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