A large hypertrophic-keloid lesion associated with tongue piercing: case report.
A 20-year-old woman had a hypertrophic lesion of the tongue (25 mm in diameter) associated with a recent piercing. She was concerned because the tissue looked like "another tongue." Diagnosis and practical therapy for this case is discussed and the post-treatment status is described.
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Neiburger
D000328:Adult; D046288:Body Piercing / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D006984:Hypertrophy; D007627:Keloid / Q000209:etiology*; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D014059:Tongue / Q000293:injuries*