AI Article Synopsis
- The paper discusses the treatment of plantar puncture wounds that contain foreign bodies, typically seen in emergency rooms and specialized clinics.
- The clinical details regarding these types of injuries are often overlooked in dermatology literature.
- A specific case is highlighted where the patient's history and dermatological assessment played a crucial role in identifying the foreign body in the foot.
Article Abstract
Patients presenting with plantar puncture wounds with presence of foreign bodies are treated in emergency departments, dermatology and orthopedic clinics. The clinical features of these lesions are rarely cited in journals and textbooks of dermatology. We report a case of foreign body in the plantar surface of the foot, in which clinical history and dermatological examination were decisive for the diagnosis.
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