Strangulation of the uvula by hair wrapping.
A 13-month-old male presented with a hair wrapped around his uvula. The entwined hair subsequently caused autoamputation of the distal uvula. Although a non-accidental etiology has been suggested for some cases of hair strangulation of appendages, this case indicates accidental strangulation of body parts is possible.
McNeal
R M
RM
Department of Pediatrics, Naval Hospital, San Diego, California 92134-5000.
Cruickshank
J C
JC
D000673:Amputation, Traumatic; D006197:Hair; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D014609:Uvula / Q000293:injuries*