Magnet Balls Stuck to the Frenulum of the Lip

Abstract Background Accidents associated with magnets as foreign bodies pose a serious threat to the health of children and adolescents. Prompt management and removal of the magnet is important to avoid life-threatening complications. Objective Our aim was to highlight an unusual health hazard assoc...

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Published in:The Journal of emergency medicine 2014-03, Vol.46 (3), p.345-347
Main Authors: Kondamudi, Noah P., MD, FAAP, FACEP, Ayush Gupta, MD, Kaur, Ranbir, DO
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
children
Emergency
Female
Foreign Bodies - complications
Foreign Bodies - therapy
foreign body
frenulum
Humans
Labial Frenum
magnetism
magnets
Magnets - adverse effects
Pain - etiology
pediatrics
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Summary:Abstract Background Accidents associated with magnets as foreign bodies pose a serious threat to the health of children and adolescents. Prompt management and removal of the magnet is important to avoid life-threatening complications. Objective Our aim was to highlight an unusual health hazard associated with magnets in children. Case Report We report on a unique case of an adolescent girl who presented with two magnet balls stuck to the frenulum of her upper lip, resulting in intense pain and discomfort. The magnets were removed painlessly by induced magnetism through metallic mosquito forceps. Conclusions As children experiment with toys and products containing detachable magnetic balls, more cases will likely present to emergency departments. Increased awareness and preventive measures should be undertaken to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with magnets.
ISSN:0736-4679
2352-5029
DOI:10.1016/j.jemermed.2013.05.066