MRI interaction with tattoo pigments: case report, pathophysiology, and management.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A case is reported in which the presence of a decorative tattoo resulted in pain and termination of an MRI study. The ferromagnetic nature of the tattoo and iron oxide tattoo pigments is demonstrated. The pathophysiology of tattoo/MRI interaction is discussed, as is an approach to the prevention and treatment of this complication.
Medical subject headings
- Coloring Agents
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Pain
- Tattooing