Sea urchin spine injuries of the hand.
case_report · Level V
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 18606629.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1177/1753193408090760.
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Abstract
Sea urchin spine injuries are common. They usually cause local pain and swelling that subsides. Chronic granulation is rare. We report two cases of sea urchin granulomata involving finger metacarpophalangeal joints. Both resolved following surgery.
Medical subject headings
- Granuloma
- Hand Injuries
- Sea Urchins
- Wounds, Stab
Anatomy
- hand