Migrated prawn tail presenting as neck swelling

In conclusion, accidental foreign body ingestion is not uncommon among adults. It is very important to elicit history of foreign body ingestion even in a patient presenting with neck swelling. Besides, oral and neck examination, other investigation modalities such as plain neck radiograph, ultrasonography or computed tomography scan can confirm the diagnosis of migrating foreign bodies and appropriate treatment can be instituted.
Source: Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences - Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research