Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2004; 8 (4): 139-141

A runny nose. An unexpected ferromagnetic foreign body in an unexpected place

F. Rodolà, F. Anastasi

Istituto di Anestesiologia e Rianimazione, Facoltà di Medicina e Chirurgia, Catholic University “Sacro Cuore” – Rome (Italy)

Abstract. – A case report about a small child scheduled to undergo brain Magnetic Resonance (MR) imaging first and Computed Tomography (CT) scan next in the same session for coeliachia and possible associate malformative diseases is described. Only by chance the MR procedure has not been carried out, and the CT scan scout view revealed unexpectedly a metallic paper clip deeply embedded in a nasal fossa. The potential of unwelcome side effects and effective safety degree of MR imaging are discussed.

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F. Rodolà, F. Anastasi
A runny nose. An unexpected ferromagnetic foreign body in an unexpected place

Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci
Year: 2004
Vol. 8 - N. 4
Pages: 139-141

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