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31/08/2005: "Crown of Thorns starfish ...... an injury"

A few minutes after the thumb (right) was accidently pricked, the swelling became obvious. Extreme pain accompanies any CoT injury.

Another example was a concert pianist who had a similar injury but in the joint of a finger - which was later amputated as a consequence.