In the unique case, the unidentified inmate had tried to smuggle the cannabis past prison guards by inserting it into his nostril. Not realising the package was stuck deep into his nose for years, a mass developed which led to him having headaches . The BMJ Case report says: "We describe the unique case of a rhinolith that developed from a marijuana-filled balloon that the patient attempted to smuggle into a correctional facility. His headaches, as well as a long history of getting a blocked nose and sinus infections, are symptoms of rhinoliths, reports said. Medics removed the 'rubber capsule' from the man's nose and his symptoms eased three months later, the Daily Mail reports.

Source: Daily Mirror October 28, 2019 22:07 UTC