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health28 days ago•1 min saved

Unseen Needle in Heart: Rare Case Highlights Diagnostic Challenges in Self-Embedding

A 35-year-old man in China presented with bloody urine, leading doctors to discover a 36-mm sewing needle lodged in his heart. The case, published in BMC Cardiovascular Disorders, highlights the difficulty of diagnosing self-inflicted cardiac injuries in patients with cognitive impairments. The patient recovered after surgery, though other needles remain in his body.

via Gizmodo|

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health29 days ago•4 min saved

Sewing Needle Found in Heart of Man Who Presented With Urinary Symptoms

A 35-year-old man in China was found to have a 36-millimeter sewing needle embedded in his left ventricle after presenting with blood in his urine. Imaging revealed multiple metallic foreign bodies in his abdomen, pelvis, and heart, leading to a staged surgical removal. The case, published in BMC Cardiovascular Disorders, highlights the difficulty of diagnosing cardiac foreign bodies in patients with cognitive impairments who may not report self-injury.

via ScienceAlert|

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