Contrast extravasation

Case contributed by Andrew Murphy
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Elbow pain post CT scan

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Large volume contrast extravasation.

Case Discussion

CT contrast media extravasation occurs relatively infrequently, but can have severe side effects associated with skin changes and possible skin necrosis

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