Paediatric foreign body aspiration and endobronchial granuloma

Abstract

Key message Paediatric foreign body aspiration can result in pulmonary complications including the formation of endobronchial granuloma, which can be managed conservatively or via surgical or bronchoscopic intervention. This case highlights the importance of having a high index of suspicion for foreign body aspiration in patients with persistent symptoms or abnormal imaging.

Keywords

• foreign body
• granuloma
• paediatrics