Traumatic Neuroma as a Rare Complication of "Vel" Piercing
Body piercing has become popular among people of all ages, inspired by religious convictions, personal aesthetics, and cultural influences. Piercings in the oral cavity frequently involve the lip, buccal mucosa, frenulum, and tongue with needles, hooks, and rings. However, these piercings might cause long-term problems to both the hard and soft tissues of the mouth. Our case report emphasizes the relevance of comparing clinical and histological results to provide an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
Authors
- Suganya Ramalingam
- Swasti Shalini
- Sharada T Rajan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5112-0489)
- Thamizhchelvan Harikrishnan
- Vishnu M Dr Ruban S
- N R Shrinivaasan
Institutions
- Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (IN)
- Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Group of Institutions (IN)
- National Medical Research Center of Dentistry and Maxillofacial Surgery (RU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2024-12-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.75456
- Primary Topic
- Tattoo and Body Piercing Complications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00