An unusual location of metallic foreign body in the submandibular gland from penetrating Neck injury: Case report

Abstract

Penetrating injuries caused by sharp metallic objects constitutes a major
proportions of all lacerations observed in the emergency department. All penetrating neck
injuries are potentially dangerous and necessitate emergency treatment. Early diagnosis
and removal of foreign body is imperative to prevent further complications. We report a
rare case of metallic foreign body implanted deep in the submandibular gland caused by
penetrating neck injury. The unusual location and difficulties in diagnosis and retrieval of
these small foreign bodies in the neck merits discussion.