The disappearing act: Mom, have you seen my earring? - Answers

ABSTRACT

Answer: Embedded ear ring The patient was started on oral antibiotics and an analgesic. Her condition improved with treatment, with reduction of oedema and pain. The hard mass inside the earlobe, which was the gold ear ring, was palpable. The ear ring was removed under local anaesthesia and the wound healed well upon follow-up in the clinic.