Metallic foreign body in the thigh

Case contributed by Bálint Botz
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Noticed a sewing thread dangling from the inner thigh. No reported injury.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Female

X-rays reveal a sewing needle in the superficial soft tissues of the inner thigh.

Case Discussion

The foreign body was removed under topical anesthesia. Etiology remained unresolved.

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