Tongue piercing . . . The new ?rusty nail??

Dyce, Orville; Bruno, James R.; Hong, Douglas; Silverstein, Keith; Brown, Mark J.; Mirza, Natasha

doi:10.1002/1097-0347(200010)22:7<728::aid-hed14>3.0.co;2-s

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“…As body piercing enables the penetration of various pathogens into the tissue, a host of systemic infections have been attributed to such procedures, as hepatitis B, C, D, and G, HIV infection, bacterial sepsis, syphilis, and even tetanus. 3,14,15 There are also systemic manifestations reported, such as hypersensitivity dermatitis to metals, as eczema in remote sites, besides lesions in the surrounding skin. 16,17 Local complications vary with the anatomic region or the organ pierced, being more serious and potentially fatal in intraoral sites such as the lip, cheek, uvula, and tongue, which is the most pierced intraoral site.…”

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Fine‐needle aspiration cytology in lesions related to ornamental body procedures (skin tattooing, intraoral piercing) and recreational use of drugs (intranasal route)

Zaharopoulos

2003

Diagnostic Cytopathology

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Body adornment through tattooing and body piercing and the use of recreational drugs are on the increase, producing a variety of secondary lesions, the etiology of which often remains undetected, as the medical community is not yet aware of the extent of the morbidity of such procedures and practices. Three cases are presented, which underscore the problem and also the role that fine-needle aspiration (FNA) can play in clarifying the etiology of such lesions. Two of these cases were lymphadenopathies, one secondary to tattooing and the other to tongue piercing, while the third was a deep intranasal lesion, which in all probability had resulted from intranasal use of recreational drugs. Although the clinical diagnosis of these lesions was problematic, the FNA performed by a pathologist, by associating the cytologic findings with the corresponding clinical setting, was quite indicative of their relation to the aforementioned procedures or practices.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Fine‐needle aspiration cytology in lesions related to ornamental body procedures (skin tattooing, intraoral piercing) and recreational use of drugs (intranasal route)

Zaharopoulos

2003

Diagnostic Cytopathology

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“…Other chronic postoperative outcomes may include widening of the piercing hole [10], chemical burns related to excessive aftercare [21], paresthesia [15] sialadenitis [22], lymphadenitis, [23–25], sarcoid-like formations [26], granulomas, and scar tissue formation [16, 27]. Short shanks may result in overgrown tissues [28], whereas long shanks may result in hyperplastic tissue reaction and the presence of plaque and tartar [9, 10, 16, 29].…”

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The Consequences of Tongue Piercing on Oral and Periodontal Tissues

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Sakellari

2014

ISRN Dentistry

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This paper is discussing the potential consequences that may arise by the implementation of piercing in the oral cavity and is also categorizing the consequences according to their extent and severity. Furthermore, this paper is reviewing some possible oral hygiene methods that can prove to be auxiliary in decreasing the potential complications arising from oral piercing. This literature review is based on articles published from 1985 to 2012.

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“…1,8,12,20 Cephalic tetanus is most often seen with otitis media and is rare. 29,30 In animals, both the localized and generalized forms have been reported. 24,31,32 Localized Figure 1: Tetanus toxin uptake and transport.…”

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“…1,3 The localized form, over time, can progress to the generalized form. 1,3,29 The focus of therapy is neutralization of circulating toxin, debridement of the wound, administration of antibiotics effective against C. tetani organisms, sedatives for muscle spasms, and supportive and symptomatic care. 1,3,7,8,[20][21][22]47 Tetanus immunoglobulin Currently, 2 types of immunoglobulins directed against tetanus toxin exist for the treatment of tetanus in animals, equine anti-tetanus serum (ATS) a and human tetanus immune globulin (TIG).…”

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Tetanus: pathophysiology, clinical signs, diagnosis, and update on new treatment modalities

Linnenbrink¹,

McMichael

2006

J Vet Emergen Crit Care

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Objective: To review the pathophysiology, clinical signs, diagnosis, and current treatment modalities used in treating tetanus in small animals and humans. Etiology: Tetanus is caused by the activity of a toxin released from the bacterial organism, Clostridium tetani. The disease has an incubation period of 3 days to 3 weeks and usually follows a deep penetrating wound. Diagnosis: The diagnosis of tetanus is usually based on history and clinical signs. Therapy: Therapy of tetanus consists of direct and supportive care and includes toxin neutralization via human or equine derived immunoglobulin, antimicrobial therapy to eliminate C. tetani, and central and peripheral muscle relaxants to control hypertonicity. Adjunctive care may include positive pressure ventilation, anticonvulsant medication, drugs to treat autonomic dysfunction, and nutritional support. Prognosis: Prognosis varies based on severity of clinical signs at the time of diagnosis and the availability of appropriate care.

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Tongue piercing . . . The new ?rusty nail??

Cited by 43 publications

References 13 publications

Fine‐needle aspiration cytology in lesions related to ornamental body procedures (skin tattooing, intraoral piercing) and recreational use of drugs (intranasal route)

Fine‐needle aspiration cytology in lesions related to ornamental body procedures (skin tattooing, intraoral piercing) and recreational use of drugs (intranasal route)

The Consequences of Tongue Piercing on Oral and Periodontal Tissues

Tetanus: pathophysiology, clinical signs, diagnosis, and update on new treatment modalities

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