70 YOF DUE TO INFECTED PIERCING.  PATIENT HAD AN EAR PIERCED APPROXIMATELY 1 YEAR AGO AND HAS DEVELOPED PROGRESSIVE PAIN IN THE RIGHT SIDE OF HER EAR.  STATES THERE HAVE BEEN MILD SWELLING AREA OF THE PIERCING AS WELL.  SHE DENIES FEVERS AT HOME.  SHE HAS BEEN UNABLE TO REMOVE THE EARRING DUE TO THE PAIN. EARRING REMOVED IN THE ED. DX RIGHT EAR CELLULITIS
Date: 8/8/2025
Category: clothing apparel and accessories
Product: JEWELRY
Products involved: JEWELRY; UNCATEGORIZED PRODUCT (TO BE ASSIGNED)
Diagnosis: Other/Not Stated
Other diagnosis: CELLULITIS
Body part: Ear
Location: Home