Abstract
Foreign bodies, such as a thorn or particles of wood or metal, often become lodged intracutaneously. Retained suture after incomplete removal leads to local irritation, infection, and dermatitis. These foreign bodies are difficult to be visualized by the naked eye in the presence of secretions, crusts, and granulation tissue. Dermoscopy helps in the detection and localization of foreign bodies. 1 Sonthalia S. Pasquali P. Agrawal M. et al. Dermoscopy update: review of its extradiagnostic and expanding indications and future prospects. Dermatol Pract Concept. 2019; 9: 253-264 Google Scholar ,2 Naimer S.A. Dermoscopic prevention and improved detection of retained sutures. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2014; 70: e57-e58 Google Scholar However, maintaining the position and focus of the dermoscope while performing dermoscopy-guided foreign body removal is a challenging situation.
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