title: Vanishing earrings.
abstract: Four children who presented with impacted earrings are described. We suggest that the insertion of earrings in children under 10 years has hazards and recommend the use of sterling silver or 9 ct gold if the procedure is to be done in young children.
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005549:Foreign-Body Reaction / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D010032:Otitis Externa / Q000209:etiology*