Intriguing Encounter: Retrieval of a Crescent-Shaped Metallic Foreign Body From the Maxillofacial Region.

This case report presents the clinical details and management of a 40-year-old male welder who presented with a foreign body lodged in his left malar region for eight months following a work-related injury. The patient experienced persistent pain, intermittent swelling, and occasional discharge, prompting medical evaluation. Radiographic imaging confirmed the presence of a metallic object, and surgical exploration under local anesthesia led to successful removal.