Child with esophageal coin and atypical radiograph

J Emerg Med. 2008 Jan;34(1):63-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2007.03.004. Epub 2007 Jul 20.

Abstract

Aspirated or swallowed coins are a common phenomenon resulting in a pediatric patient presenting to the Emergency Department. The location of the coin (trachea vs. esophagus) is commonly determined by the alignment of the coin on radiographic studies. We present a child who had an esophageal coin but radiographic findings that supported a coin located in the trachea. Our case illustrates the importance of performing radiographic studies that include both anteroposterior and lateral neck/chest views in patients who aspirate or swallow coins.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Esophagus / diagnostic imaging*
  • Female
  • Foreign Bodies / diagnostic imaging*
  • Foreign Bodies / therapy
  • Humans
  • Numismatics
  • Radiography
  • Trachea / diagnostic imaging