A rare foreign body in the nasal cavity

Nasal foreign bodies are a common occurrence in children and are relatively easy to be removed in an outpatient setting. Depending on the type and location, special precaution needs to be taken especially in cases involving a battery or an impacted foreign body in the nostril. Although the removal procedure usually can be safely conducted in a clinic, general anaesthesia is sometimes required, especially if the foreign body is corrosive or the child is uncooperative to prevent further complications either from the procedure or the foreign body itself. We present a case of a 2-year-old boy, who presented with persistent nasal discharge of 2 week-duration. A rare type of foreign body which is a metal spring, was found in the right nostril. The spring was successfully removed under general anaesthesia without any local complications