Delayed effects of a migrated foreign body (sewing needle) in the cervical spine: a case report.

Abstract

A case report is presented. This report documents one case of intraspinal migration of a metal foreign body. The migration and penetration of foreign bodies into the spine have been described, but there are only three reports of a needle as the causative object. This case report included a chart review, an examination of the patient, and a literature search. The patient successfully underwent surgery, in which the foreign body (a sewing needle) was removed. It is important to be aware of the possible delayed penetration of a foreign body into the spine even in patients with few or no symptoms.