Thin laryngeal foreign bodies in infants: diagnostic potential of MDCT

We report two cases of 10‐month‐old male infants, each with a thin radiolucent FB lodged between the vocal folds that was detected with low‐dose multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) and thin‐slice reconstruction. Both infants presented with symptoms of respiratory airway inflammation at clinical examination and negative neck and chest radiographs. FBs were removed by direct laryngoscopy, without complications. In our experience, low‐dose MDCT with thin‐slice reconstruction is particularly useful for diagnosis in cases of suspected FB aspiration with uncertain clinical presentation and negative radiographic exams. A laryngeal foreign body is a rare occurrence in infant population and the diagnosis is frequently a challenge. Low‐dose multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) with thin‐slice reconstruction is particularly useful in detecting cases of occult foreign body aspiration in the larynx.
Source: Respirology Case Reports - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Tags: Case Report Source Type: research