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MRI interaction with tattoo pigments: case report, pathophysiology, and management.

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.
AuthorsM L Kreidstein, D Giguere, A Freiberg
JournalPlastic and reconstructive surgery (Plast Reconstr Surg) Vol. 99 Issue 6 Pg. 1717-20 (May 1997) ISSN: 0032-1052 [Print] United States
PMID9145144 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Coloring Agents
  • Ferric Compounds
  • ferric oxide
Topics
  • Adult
  • Coloring Agents (adverse effects)
  • Female
  • Ferric Compounds (adverse effects)
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Magnetics
  • Pain (etiology)
  • Tattooing

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