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J Hand Surg Br 2005 Aug 01;304:432-3. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsb.2005.04.001.
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The management of hand injuries caused by sea urchin spines.

Nassab R , Rayatt S , Peart F .


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Injuries to the hand by sea urchin spines are not commonly seen in the United Kingdom. There are many varieties of sea urchins (Echinoidea) throughout the world. They have a spherical calcium carbonate exoskeleton covered with spines. Certain varieties may be venomous, in particular the flower urchin (Toxopneustes pileolus) found in the Indo-Pacific oceans. Injury may also be caused by the urchin spines or pedicellaria (delicate seizing organs equipped with jaws). A small number of hand injuries associated with sea urchin spines have been reported in the literature.

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Genes referenced: LOC100887844 srpl