PMC8081100_01
Point-of-care sonogram showing a heterogeneous hypoechoic mass (buccal space abscess) with a linear echogenicity (foreign body)
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F1
A linear echogenic structure (measuring 4.4 mm x 0.6 mm) with posterior shadowing was noted within the mass which probably represented a retained foreign body [Figure 1].
Color Doppler ultrasonograph shows no blood flow in the mass
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F2
No flow was delineated inside the mass by color Doppler US [Figure 2].
The photograph showing the fish bone which was removed under the point of care ultrasonography.
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F3
The foreign body which was proved to be a fish bone was removed [Figure 3].
The ultrasonograph of the surgical site shows regression of the previous abscess after 1 week
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F4
The abscess was finally proved to be regressed by POCUS [Figure 4].