Aloyouny AY, Albagieh HN, Aleyoni R, Jammali G, Alhuzali K. Unusual foreign body in the buccal mucosa: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2025; 13(19): 103844 [DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v13.i19.103844]
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Ashwag Yagoub Aloyouny, Department of Oral Medicine, Dental clinics, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Hospital, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Academic Road W, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia. aloyouas-j@hotmail.com
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Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
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Case Report
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Ashwag Yagoub Aloyouny, Department of Oral Medicine, Dental clinics, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Hospital, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
Hamad Nasser Albagieh, Department of Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Science, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh 12372, Saudi Arabia
Randa Aleyoni, Department of Dental Intern, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh 12372, Saudi Arabia
Ghadah Jammali, Khawlah Alhuzali, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh 12372, Saudi Arabia
Author contributions: Aloyouny AY was the patient’s oral medicine specialist, reviewed the literature, and contributed to data collection, data interpretation, and manuscript drafting; Albagieh HN, Aleyoni R, Jammali G, and Alhuzali K contributed in manuscript drafting and revision of the manuscript. All authors issued final approval for the version to be submitted.
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Received: December 3, 2024 Revised: February 1, 2025 Accepted: February 20, 2025 Published online: July 6, 2025 Processing time: 107 Days and 1.4 Hours
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Intraoral honeybee stings are very rare. Stings by these insects occur 25% of the time in the head and neck region. In addition, a stinger intraorally can lead to persistent irritation, inflammation, and secondary infections if not promptly excised.
CASE SUMMARY
We report the case of a 52-year-old female patient who was stung in her mouth by a honeybee, causing a local irritation. The patient presented with a one-month history of pain, swelling, and redness in the left buccal mucosa. Inadvertently retained, the stinger was discovered during a clinical evaluation following initial treatment for facial swelling and erythema. After the stinger was removed, the patient’s symptoms resolved without complications.
CONCLUSION
This case emphasizes the importance of thorough examination and prompt management of insect stings to prevent prolonged discomfort and potential complications.
Core Tip: Stings from honeybees are extremely rare inside the oral cavity. These insects sting in the head and neck area less than 25% of the time compared to other body parts. Furthermore, if a stinger is not removed promptly, it may cause chronic discomfort, inflammation, and secondary infections. We present a 52-year-old female patient who had a local irritation after being stung in the mouth by a honeybee. Shortly after removing the stinger, the patient’s symptoms disappeared without any issues.
