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While esophageal foreign bodies are a common occurrence, late discovery is rare. The purpose of this report is to describe an unusual case in which a set of dentures lodged in the thoracic esophagus was discovered and surgically removed 15 years after accidental ingestion. Inadequacy of health care in remote regions of Madagascar accounts for this clinical case. Diagnosis and management of esophageal foreign bodies are discussed.
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Trastornos de Deglución/etiología , Dentadura Parcial Removible , Cuerpos Extraños/complicaciones , Cuerpos Extraños/diagnóstico , Adulto , Enfermedad Crónica , Humanos , MasculinoRESUMEN
Authors report a case of large adrenal pseudocyst in a 53 year-old woman. A voluminous abdominal mass with malnutrition and dehydration symptoms were found. Surgical excision was difficult but complete after 6L fluid aspiration. Histologic examination showed fibrous and inflammatory cystic wall with groups of adrenal cells. No epithelial lining was present and the diagnosis of adrenal pseudocyst was made. Pathogenesis; histology; diagnosis and management were discussed