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A year back a 0.5mm metal piece got pierced inside my palm near thumb. it is still there and doesn't hurt do i still need to get removed surgically?
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No : No. You can leave it alone. If it ever becomes infected, an abscess will develop, which can be drained. Most likely, though, it will never cause problems.
Answered 4/24/2015
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