Incidental radiological finding of charm needles in the hip region: a potential surgical precaution

Rampal, Sanjiv; Shukur, M. H.; Sikkandar, Mohamed Faizal

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“…The threat of foreign bodies in modern day surgical practice is evident. Migration of these substances causing vascular and nerve injuries in the extremities have been reported [7,11]. These foreign bodies also cause increase risk of infection whether immediately upon insertion or at a later date, which requires their surgical removal.…”

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The Charming Tale of Charm Needles!

Kanneppady

Lakshman³

et al. 2017

Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU

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Charm needles or susuk are needle-shaped metallic objects inserted subcutaneously in different parts of the body. The practice of inserting susuk is, an indisputably cultural and superstitious traditional belief common in the south-east Asian region, especially to the people of Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia and Brunei. With increased use of diagnostic radiographs in dental or medical practice, the discovery of charm needles has become more frequent. We report one such case of charm needles inserted in oro-facial region which was discovered in routine dental radiograph, with emphasis on cultural and traditional belief.

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The Charming Tale of Charm Needles!

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Lakshman³

et al. 2017

Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU

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“…2 Apart from the maxillo-facial complex, they are often reported in the thorax, chest, abdomen, breasts, spine, mons pubis and limbs. 2,8 Susuks are generally pin-or needle-shaped, measuring around 0.5 mm in diameter and between 0.5 and 1.0 cm in length. 3 Balasundaram et al conducted chemical analysis that revealed the components of susuks as containing <90% gold and other metals such as aluminium, iron, copper and silicon.…”

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“…5 The number of needles inserted may vary, as it is considered that more needles increases the magical potency. 8 Nambiar et al conducted a study in which 1-39 needles were reported in the craniofacial region. Prior to this, Oon discovered 1-47 needles per patient.…”

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Incidental radiographic finding of the concealed art of susuk

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Susuk, or charm needles, are small, metallic needles inserted under the skin, considered to enhance beauty, health and luck. This hidden secret of inserting susuk is a traditional superstitious ritual, widely practiced among women of Southeast Asia. Here, we present an interesting case of incidental radiographic finding of the concealed art of susuk, which was exposed on a panoramic radiograph taken on a routine basis as a part of diagnostic work up at our centre. An orthopantomogram revealed bilateral metallic foreign bodies in the maxillo-facial region. Anamnestic data affirmed the practice of the body art of susuk. The charm needles were present in the orofacial region without the patient experiencing any pathological signs or symptoms.

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“…Jarum karisma atau dalam bahasa seharihari disebut dengan "susuk" adalah suatu struktur mirip jarum logam yang terbuat dari emas atau logam mulia lain, disematkan pada jaringan lunak tubuh, yang berfungsi sebagai jimat. 1,2 Fenomena pemasangan susuk banyak ditemukan pada masyarakat Asia Tenggara, diantaranya Malaysia, Brunei, Singapura, Thailand, dan Indonesia. 2,3 Jimat berbentuk jarum tersebut dipasang dengan berbagai tujuan seperti: kesuksesan, kekayaan, awet muda, kecantikan, kharisma, kewibawaan, dan sebagai perlindungan dari penyakit atau bahaya.…”

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<p>Temuan susuk pada gambaran radiografi seorang wanita dengan nyeri orofasial</p><p>The radiographic finding of charm needles in a woman with orofacial pain</p>

Rahayuningtyas

Dewi

2020

J Ked Gi Unpad

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Pendahuluan: Susuk merupakan struktur mirip jarum logam yang disematkan ke dalam jaringan lunak. Nyeri orofasial pada pengguna susuk, dapat diakibatkan karena trauma dan nyeri saat pemakaian gigi tiruan, neuralgia benda asing, potensi kerusakan organ vital atau penetrasi pada struktur neurovaskuler. Laporan kasus ini bertujuan membahas keluhan nyeri orofasial pada seorang wanita yang telah diderita selama 3 tahun dan memiliki riwayat pemasangan susuk. Laporan kasus: Pasien wanita, 38 tahun datang dengan keluhan sakit menusuk dan berdenyut pada sisi kanan wajah yang muncul dan hilang timbul sejak kurang lebih 3 tahun yang lalu. Pasien telah memeriksakan diri ke bagian saraf, Telinga Hidung Tenggorokan (THT), dan dokter gigi umum tetapi keluhan tetap ada. Hasil pemeriksaan di bagian Ilmu Penyakit Mulut dalam batas normal, tampak mukosa pucat akibat overextended sayap gigi tiruan sebagian lepasan (GTSL). Hasil radiografi tampak sisa akar 14 dan corpus alienum pada rahang atas dan bawah. Rencana perawatan yaitu ekstraksi akar 14 serta penyesuaian gigi tiruan. Satu tahun kemudian, pasien datang kembali dengan keluhan nyeri telah berkurang, namun terkadang muncul. Lokasi nyeri diawali dari titik corpus alienum (susuk) rahang atas, kemudian menyebar ke bibir dan pipi kanan. Sisa akar 14 dan susuk di regio bukal 16 dianggap sebagai benda asing yang dapat mencetuskan terjadinya neuralgia (foreign body neuralgia). Pencabutan sisa akar mampu mengurangi kualitas nyeri, tetapi susuk belum dihilangkan. Nyeri yang masih tersisa diterapi antikonvulsan, anti nyeri dan multivitamin. Simpulan: Corpus alienum susuk pada gambaran radiografi pasien ini, dapat menjadi salah satu sumber penyebab keluhan nyeri orofasial. Tatalaksana komprehensif dari berbagai disiplin ilmu diperlukan dalam kasus nyeri orofasial.Kata kunci: Nyeri, orofasial, susuk. ABSTRACTIntroduction: Charm needles are metal-based pin inserted within the soft tissue. Orofacial pain in charm needles wearers could be caused by trauma and pain in full denture patients, foreign body neuralgia, and potential damage to vital organs and penetration of neurovascular structures. This case report was aimed to discuss orofacial pain in a woman with charm needles that has been occurred in 3 years. Case report: A 38-year woman, complaining of spontaneous stabbing and throbbing pain on the right side of the face for three years prior. The patient had examinations from the neurologist, otolaryngologist, and general dentist, but the complaint remained. Clinical examinations at the Oral Medicine Department showed a normal and pale mucosa which recognised as an overextended denture. Radiographic findings showed the remaining root of tooth #14 and a corpus alienum over the maxillary and mandibular region. Root extraction and adjustment of denture were performed. One year later, the patient came back with a complaint of reduced pain but sometimes emerged from the point of the maxillary corpus alienum (charm needles), then spread to the right lip and cheek. The remaining root of tooth #14 and the charm needles in the buccal region #16 were considered as foreign objects that can trigger neuralgia (foreign body neuralgia). Root extraction could reduce the pain, but the charm needles was not extracted. Existing pain was treated with anticonvulsants, analgesic, and multivitamins. Conclusion: Corpus alienum in the form of charm needles in the patient’s radiographic finding can be one source of orofacial pain. Comprehensive treatment from different field of disciplines is needed in the orofacial pain case.Keywords: Pain, orofacial, charmed needles.

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Incidental radiological finding of charm needles in the hip region: a potential surgical precaution

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The Charming Tale of Charm Needles!

The Charming Tale of Charm Needles!

Incidental radiographic finding of the concealed art of susuk

<p>Temuan susuk pada gambaran radiografi seorang wanita dengan nyeri orofasial</p><p>The radiographic finding of charm needles in a woman with orofacial pain</p>

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