287 - A Foreign Object in the Oral Cavity: A Case Report

Abstract:

Introduction: Young children are innately curious and constantly explore their new world. One of many habits a young child may exhibit is placing objects in their mouth. Unfortunately, this habit can lead to choking, poisoning, or other injuries. While it is common to swallow objects that a child is playing with, it is not uncommon for these objects to embed themselves in the oral cavity tissue as well.

Case Report: This presentation discusses a 12-month-old male, who presented to the Riley Hospital for Children Emergency Department with a large mass on the upper left side. The patient’s father reported his son started having pain yesterday and that there is something wrong with his tooth. The patient had an essentially negative medical history and no current medications and no known allergies. Clinical examination revealed a foreign body approximately 1cm by 1 cm round, tan-colored lesion, and had no blanching upon palpation. Lesion was on the upper left arch, behind the primary maxillary left canine (tooth H), and in the position of the primary maxillary first molar (tooth I). Radiographic findings revealed no injury to primary teeth. This report will include clinical and radiographic findings associated with the presented foreign object, differential diagnosis, and treatment rendered for our patient.

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