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Case report observes a suction blister on a child's thumb from overnight pacifier use, indicating injury risks.
A 21-month-old male presented with a suction blister on his thumb caused by the thumb being caught in a pacifier overnight. This rare presentation highlights the need for careful monitoring of pacifier use in young children to prevent similar injuries and underscores the importance of considering uncommon causes in the differential diagnosis of blisters.
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