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case_images: (a) A skull X-ray (lateral view) reveals the presence of a rifle rod. (b) A skull X-ray (posteroanterior view) shows the penetrating rifle rod. (c) The extracted object (rifle rod).
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case_images: F1
case_images: Imaging assessment was initially performed using a plain X-ray, which demonstrated the presence of an intracranial foreign body [Figure 1].
case_images: Head axial CT images in parenchyma window showing the rifle rod penetrating from inferior to superior through the skull base to the left frontal lobe with a metallic artifact.
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case_images: F2
case_images: It demonstrated a radiopaque foreign body that was the rifle's cleaning rod that entered through the left nasal cavity [Figure 2].