Appendicitis caused by a foreign body of dental origin - Diagnosis with ultrasonography

Abstract

Appendicitis caused by a foreign body is quite rare; however, ingested foreign bodies that enter into the appendix may not be able to reenter the colon and may cause appendicitis or perforation. An accurate and prompt diagnosis is essential for minimizing morbidity. We report a case of a 39-year-old patient in whom ultrasonography was the key diagnostic tool in detecting appendicitis caused by a foreign body of dental origin.