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. 2026 Oct 6;14:1946165. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2026.1946165

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Copyright © 2026 Niu, Jiang, Chen, Che, Wang, Wang, Wang and Pang.

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Panel A shows a close-up of a child’s left ear with a small nodule on the inner aspect. Panel B displays a histological section with arrows indicating cartilage and epithelial components. — (A) Redness, swelling, and tenderness observed in the right crus of the helix following tick removal. (B) Pathological examination revealing foreign bodies with burr-like and serrated edges. Black arrow indicates retained tick mouthparts; white arrow indicates auricular cartilage and overlying skin.