Investigation | Results |
Complete Blood counts | WBC: Neutrophilia. RBC: Hb-11.9 g/dL with normal HCT, MCH and MCHC PLT: 432 × 103/uL |
Malaria screen |
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1) RDT | Negative |
2) Blood smear | No malaria parasites seen |
Typhoid test | Non-reactive |
Helicobacter pylori | Negative |
HIV screen | Non-reactive |
COVID-19 | Negative |
Upper GI endoscopy | Normal oropharynx, hypopharynx, and esophagus. Competent gastroesophageal sphincter, retained gastric contents, multiple nails, and other metals filling the stomach about one kilogram (Figure 1). |
Erect Abdominal x-ray | Homogeneous opacity in the abdominal cavity consistent with metallic foreign bodies (Figure 2) |