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Intraoral frostbite and Leidenfrost effect
V C Divya1, B Saravanakarthikeyan2
1Oral Medicine and Radiology, SRM Kattankulathur Dental College and Hospitals, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Liquid nitrogen ingestion can cause intraoral frostbite due to its direct tissue injury effect. This case highlights the need for awareness and regulations to prevent severe injuries from this popular food additive.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Toxicology
- Food Science
Background:
- Rising popularity of liquid nitrogen in food and beverages presents novel health risks.
- Previous literature lacks detailed reports on direct intraoral injuries from liquid nitrogen ingestion.
Observation:
- A case of intraoral frostbite is presented following direct tissue injury from liquid nitrogen consumption.
- The injury mechanism is explained by the Leidenfrost phenomenon, affecting oral mucosa without gastric injury.
Findings:
- Liquid nitrogen can cause severe frostbite to oral tissues.
- The Leidenfrost phenomenon plays a key role in the localized intraoral injury pattern.
Implications:
- Urgent need for increased awareness and regulatory guidelines for liquid nitrogen use in culinary applications.
- Medical professionals should consider liquid nitrogen as a potential cause of unexplained oral mucosal injuries.
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