Coral injury. Case report of injury, late effect and therapy

A case of coral injury is presented. The injury may be complicated by immediate systemic reactions such as anaphylaxis and collapse, as well as local reactions that may last for months. Deeply seated coral fragments may induce a local inflammatory process of the foreign-body type. This causes pruritus refractory to antihistamines and topical steroid preparations. Satisfactory management consisted of local injection of steroids with a dermojet.