A CASE REPORT OF AN ATYPICAL BUT IMPORTANT POTENTIAL CAUSE FOR PAIN IN THE RIGHT ILIAC FOSSA: TOOTHPICK PERFORATION.

Abstract

Introduction

One uncommon cause of right iliac fossa pain is toothpick ingestion leading to intestinal perforation. It is a difficult diagnosis due to its nonspecific clinical presentation and investigation findings. In spite of this, individuals who have a high risk of morbidity and death may have severe consequences from toothpick intake, hence it is crucial to diagnose the condition accurately.

 Case report

In the study, a young man with right iliac fossa discomfort—first thought to be appendicitis—had his ileocaecal junction perforated by a toothpick, which was discovered to be the source of the pain during surgery.

 Conclusion

When a patient presents with an acute abdomen, clinicians need to be aware that a foreign body ingestion may have been the cause. It is also necessary to educate the general people about the dangers of using toothpicks