Affiliation:
1. Department of Dermatology, St John’s Medical College Hospital , Bangalore, Karnataka 560034 , India
Abstract
This case series explores sea urchin spine injuries, a growing concern due to increased travel. These injuries, even in non-coastal areas, can mimic other foreign bodies and lack inflammation, posing a diagnostic challenge. Dermoscopy aided in visualization and extraction of retained spines, highlighting its utility in managing these injuries.
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
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