Disc Battery - An Unusual Vaginal Foreign Body in a Child

Disc battery ingestion and esophageal injury is well-known in children. Insertion of a disc/lithium battery into body's natural orifices is rarely reported. We present a case of self-insertion of a lithium battery into the vagina by a 2 ½ year old female. Vaginoscopy was performed and the batte...

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Published in:APSP Journal of Case Reports 2016-09, Vol.7 (4), p.29
Main Authors: Khan, Yousuf Aziz, Mahmood, Mansoor, Taqi, Esmaeel
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Language:English
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Summary:Disc battery ingestion and esophageal injury is well-known in children. Insertion of a disc/lithium battery into body's natural orifices is rarely reported. We present a case of self-insertion of a lithium battery into the vagina by a 2 ½ year old female. Vaginoscopy was performed and the battery was retrieved which had corroded and caused vaginal ulceration. Post-operative outcome was favorable. Treating physicians must be aware of the hazardous effects of insertion of lithium batteries as it may cause significant damage in a short period.
ISSN:2218-8185
2218-8185
DOI:10.21699/ajcr.v7i4.467