Superglue accidentally used as ear drops

Med J Malaysia. 2012 Apr;67(2):212-3.

Abstract

Superglue in the ear as a foreign body is an uncommon presentation. We report the case of a lady who accidentally instilled superglue directly onto her tympanic membrane and presented five days later. We successfully removed the glue with acetone and managed to preserve the integrity of the tympanic membrane.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acetone / administration & dosage*
  • Adult
  • Cyanoacrylates*
  • Ear Canal*
  • Female
  • Foreign Bodies / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Solvents / administration & dosage*

Substances

  • Cyanoacrylates
  • Solvents
  • Acetone