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High ear piercing--a dangerous craze.

W A Chowdhury1, M M Hossain, M R Chowdhury

  • 1Department of ENTD, Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College, Sylhet.

Mymensingh Medical Journal : MMJ
|July 31, 2004
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Ear piercing can lead to serious complications like abscesses and cauliflower ear. Prompt medical intervention is crucial to prevent permanent deformity and potential disease transmission.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Case Report
  • Dermatology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Ear piercing is a widespread cultural practice, predominantly among females.
  • While common, ear piercing carries risks of complications, including infection and deformity.

Observation:

  • A 16-year-old female presented with painful bilateral pinna swelling post-ear piercing.
  • Initial treatment by a general practitioner was ineffective, revealing frank abscesses upon examination.

Findings:

  • Surgical intervention (incision, drainage, curettage) under general anesthesia was performed.
  • Post-operative antibiotic treatment with ciprofloxacin led to uneventful recovery from the abscess.
  • However, the patient subsequently developed a cauliflower ear deformity.

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Implications:

  • This case highlights the risk of severe complications, such as abscess and permanent pinna deformity, following ear piercing.
  • It underscores the importance of sterile procedures during ear piercing to prevent needle-prick transmitted diseases.
  • Healthcare providers should be vigilant in recognizing and managing complications arising from ear piercing.