Jewellery artifact

Case contributed by Ian Bickle
Diagnosis not applicable

Presentation

Chest pain and shortness of breath.

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

A necklace has remained in situ for the film acquisition with the words ' Dad' displayed.

Raised left hemidiaphragm.

Heart size normal.

Lungs clear.

Case Discussion

See this companion case with a 'Mum' necklace. 

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