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20-Year Ear Discoloration Revealed as Lost Earring
15 Sep
Summary
- A man's green earlobe stain was due to a lost earring back.
- Doctors previously misdiagnosed it as scar tissue for 20 years.
- A dentist's X-ray finally revealed the hidden earring back.
For two decades, Matt Aitia lived with a peculiar green stain on his earlobe, a detail that baffled doctors and intrigued onlookers. Multiple medical professionals had attributed the discolouration to scar tissue from a childhood ear piercing that became infected. They assured him it was merely a cosmetic issue.
However, a routine dental visit dramatically changed this understanding. X-rays taken by his dentist revealed the true culprit: the back of an earring lodged deep within his earlobe. This discovery has brought Matt a sense of relief after years of unanswered questions and annoyance.
He now plans to undergo plastic surgery to have the earring removed. The revelation has also sparked discussion among online commenters about the potential dangers of such a situation, particularly concerning MRI scans. The article also explains how earrings can cause green discolouration due to oxidation of metals like copper.
