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HK J Paediatr (New Series)
Vol 29. No. 2,
2024
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HK J Paediatr (New Series) 2024;29:105-107
Case Report
Magnet Ingestion: A Case of Delay Presentation Leading to Bowel Perforation and Death
SC Chan, KK Mok, DCY Au, NC Fong Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Princess Margaret Hospital, 2-10 Princess Margaret Hospital Road, Lai Chi Kok, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
SC Chan (陳秀靖) MBChB
DCY Au (區子榆) MBBS, FHKCPaed
NC Fong (方乃聰) MBChB, FHKCPaed, FHKAM(Paed) Forensic Pathology Service, Department of Health, Hong Kong SAR, China
KK Mok (莫嘉健) MBBS, FHKCPath, FHKAM(Pathology) Correspondence to: Dr SC Chan
Email: drbillyscchan@gmail.com Received August 9, 2023
Abstract Neodymium magnetic toys are gaining popularity these days and potential hazards of magnet ingestion in children must not be overlooked. Clinical presentations can be variable and subtle, which may lead to delayed diagnosis. Multiplicity and ingestion of multiple magnets at different timings can carry much higher morbidities such as bowel perforation. This is the first reported death related to magnet ingestion in Hong Kong. Keyword : Bowel perforation; Magnet ingestion
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