Caspian Journal of Pediatrics

en Aspiration of a sharp metallic pin in a child: A case report تخصصي Special گزارش مورد case report Introduction: Foreign Body Aspiration (FBA) represents a life-threatening emergency .It occurs primarily in children below 3 years. Generally, the most common aspirated FB is organic material such as nuts or beans. Sharp Foreign Bodies (FBs) are of particular concern to the attending clinician, because of their potential to perforate the air passage and cause possible complications. Here in, we report a rare case of sharp metallic pin aspiration in a child. Case report: A 15-month-old boy was referred to our Emergency Ward due to the sudden onset of chocking and dysphagia which were transient. His mother was a tailor. He had history of ingestion of the similar pin two months ago. Chest radiography identified the radiopaque pin in the left side of chest. Rigid bronchoscopy was done and a sharp metallic pin was removed. Conclusions: Aspiration of a sharp, metallic FB is a serious injury. Pain X-ray can confirm the diagnosis .FB inhalation is preventable by creating public awareness and parenteral education to keep small objects out of children.  Aspiration of a sharp, metallic FB is a serious injury. Pain X-ray can confirm the diagnosis. FB inhalation is preventable by creating public awareness and parenteral education to keep small objects out of children.  Foreign body, Bronchoscopy, Aspiration, Sharp metallic pin, Children 123 126 http://caspianjp.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-54-1&slc_lang=en&sid=1 Naeimeh Nakhjavani nakhjavanimd@gmail.com 1003194753284600906 1003194753284600906 Yes Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Non-Communicable Pediatric Diseases Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, IR Iran Mohammadreza Esmaeilidooki 1003194753284600907 1003194753284600907 No Professor of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Non-Communicable Pediatric Diseases Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, IR Iran. Soheil Osia 1003194753284600908 1003194753284600908 No Assistant professor of Pediatric Surgery, Health Research Institute, Non-Communicable Pediatric Diseases Research Center, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, IR Iran. Abbas Hadipour 1003194753284600909 1003194753284600909 No Assistant professor of Pediatric Surgery, Health Research Institute, Non-Communicable Pediatric Diseases Research Center, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, IR Iran.