Related Experiment Video
Updated: Sep 16, 2025
Urethral Stricture Induction Followed by Buccal Mucosa Graft Urethroplasty in a Rat Model
Published on: April 28, 2023
Unusual foreign body in the buccal mucosa: A case report
Ashwag Yagoub Aloyouny1, Hamad Nasser Albagieh2, Randa Aleyoni3
1Department of Oral Medicine, Dental clinics, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Hospital, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia. aloyouas-j@hotmail.com.
Background:
Intraoral honeybee stings are very rare. Stings by these insects occur 25% of the time in the head and neck region. In addition, a stinger intraorally can lead to persistent irritation, inflammation, and secondary infections if not promptly excised.
Case Summary:
We report the case of a 52-year-old female patient who was stung in her mouth by a honeybee, causing a local irritation. The patient presented with a one-month history of pain, swelling, and redness in the left buccal mucosa. Inadvertently retained, the stinger was discovered during a clinical evaluation following initial treatment for facial swelling and erythema. After the stinger was removed, the patient's symptoms resolved without complications.
Conclusion:
This case emphasizes the importance of thorough examination and prompt management of insect stings to prevent prolonged discomfort and potential complications.
Related Concept Videos
01:26Assessment of the Mouth
Mouth Inspection
The inspection begins with visually examining the mouth for symmetry, color, and size.
01:11Oral Cavity
Teeth: The teeth are the hardest structures in our bodies. Humans have two sets of teeth throughout their lifetime: deciduous (baby) teeth and permanent teeth. Each tooth consists of several parts: the crown (visible part), the root (embedded in the jaw), enamel (hard outer...