title: Microwave radiation injury.
abstract: A case of momentary exposure of the right hand to irradiation from a microwave oven is described. Transient paresthesias and a cold, pale hand resulted but resolved spontaneously in 60 minutes without treatment. Even momentary exposure can result in severe coagulation necrosis, with eventual loss of the exposed extremity.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008872:Microwaves / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010292:Paresthesia / Q000209:etiology*; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000209:etiology*