Globus Sensation Due to a Mobile Foreign Body in a 41-year-old Female.

نویسندگان

  • Saman Vegari
  • Mehdi Ghaffarlou
  • Leila Davarimajd
  • Samad Ej Golzari
چکیده

Leech infestation could be associated with wide range of complications including epistaxis, stridor, hemoptysis, globus sensation, hematemesis, and vaginal bleeding. In the present case report. , we introduce a case of leech infestation in a 41-year-old female presenting with chronic globus sensation, stridor, vomiting and dysphagia later diagnosed with leech infestation. Therefore, leech bites might be considered as a differential. Diagnosis of globus sensation in the endemic rural areas where in unhealthy water from natural sources is consumed without taking required hygienic precautions.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Journal of cardiovascular and thoracic research

دوره 4 1  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2012