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Case #30

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Demographics: 7 years old, Male
Indication: Swallowed chicken bone

Case #30

Findings

  • Linear opacities overlie the proximal esophagus
  • Normal appearance of the epiglottis
  • No retropharyngeal soft tissue thickening

Diagnosis

Esophageal foreign bodies (chicken bone)

Sample Report

Linear opacities overlie the proximal esophagus, concerning for foreign bodies in this patient with history of swallowed chicken bone.

Normal appearance of the epiglottis.

No retropharyngeal soft tissue thickening.

Discussion

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References

  • Pugmire BS, Lim R, Avery LL. Review of ingested and aspirated foreign bodies in children and their clinical significance for radiologists. Radiographics 2015; 35: 1528-1538.

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