3-year-old’s toy bulb removed from lung at Jaslok Hospital
Doctors at Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai, removed a metal LED bulb from the lung of a 3.5-year-old after a three-month chronic cough misdiagnosed as pneumonia. Using a mini thoracotomy, the team safely retrieved the object, restoring the child's lung function. The case highlights the importance of early diagnosis, advanced imaging, and specialist care.