Thermal burn of palate caused by microwave heated cheese-pie: A case report
2008
Burns from Microwave Heated Cheese-Pie
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Kafas Panagiotis, Stavrianos Christos
Primary Institution: Aristotle University, Thessalonica, Greece
Hypothesis
Can microwave heated cheese-pies cause thermal burns in the oral cavity?
Conclusion
Microwave heated cheese-pies can cause severe burns in the mouth due to uneven temperature distribution.
Supporting Evidence
- Microwave ovens can heat food unevenly, causing burns.
- The patient experienced severe pain from a cheese-pie burn.
- Palatal burns from microwaved food are not commonly reported.
Takeaway
If you eat cheese-pies that are heated in a microwave, they can be really hot inside and burn your mouth.
Methodology
Case report of a single patient with palatal burns.
Limitations
Only one case is reported, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
One 36-year-old Caucasian female.
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