Abstract

TSHIMBIDI, G; NGWISANYI, W  and  BENN, C-A. Bizarre foreign body of the breast secondary to gender-based violence. S. Afr. j. surg. [online]. 2022, vol.60, n.3, pp.216-217. ISSN 2078-5151.  http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2078-5151/sajs3868.

Foreign bodies (FBs) are routinely introduced into the breast for surgical intervention. A bizarre FB of the breast may result from physical trauma secondary to abuse. We report on a 34-year-old female who presented with a metal FB in the right breast and a suspicious history, which raised concern for gender-based violence (GBV). Traumatic breast injuries are relatively rare. A high index of suspicion is important when dealing with unusual breast injuries in order to investigate these appropriately and rule out abuse.

Keywords : foreign body; bizarre; gender-based violence; breast trauma.

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