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KMID : 0602820040100020052
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Korean Journal of Bronchoesophagology
2004 Volume.10 No. 2 p.52 ~ p.54
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A Case of Thyroid Cartilage Calcification which was Misunderstood as an Esophageal Foreign Body
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Kang Mu-Hyun
Jang Min-Hee
Baik Jun
Ju Young-Min
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Abstract
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Esophageal foreign bodies are common problems in the part of otolaryngology department, and may cause severe complications such as esophageal ulceration, esophageal perforation, periesophagitis, tracheoesophageal fisula, pneumothorax and pyothorax. Therefore, early diagnosis and intervention is needed to reduce morbidity and motality. But, calcification of the laryngeal cartilages may masquerade as foreign body in some patients with a history of foreign body ingestion. Recently, We experienced a case of calcification of thyroid cartilage which was misunderstood as an esophageal foreign body and report this case with a review of literatures.
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KEYWORD
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Esophageal foreign body, Laryngeal cartilage, Calcification
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