Puncture, blunt or sharp instrument puncturing the skin. Intentional (such as venipuncture) or accidental, Penetrating, Foreign object entering the skin or mucous membrane and lodging in underlying tissue. Fragments possibly scattering throughout tissues, Avulsion, Tearing a structure from normal anatomic position. Possible damage to blood vessels, nerves, and other structures, Lacerations, Tearing of skin and tissue with blunt or irregular instrument, tissue is not aligned, often loose flaps surrounding skin and tissue, Contusions, Blunt instrument, overlying skin remains intact, with injury to underlying soft tissue. Possible resultant bruising and/or hematoma, Irradiation, Ultraviolet light or radiation exposure.

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