Abstract
Foreign bodies of upper aerodigestive tract are common otorhinolarygological emergencies. The foreign bodies of mobile tongue are however very rare and there are only limited case reports in literature. The case of a young female with an autologous foreign body mobile tongue with unusual presentation is presented.
Keywords: Foreign body, Mobile tongue, Neoplasm
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Key message Foreign bodies embedded in mobile tongue form an important differential diagnosis in the cases presenting with atypical pain or lump and swelling of tongue.
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