Lighter artifact on pelvis x-ray

Case contributed by Dr Henry Knipe ◉ ◈

Diagnosis not applicable

Citation, DOI & case data

Citation:

Knipe, H. Lighter artifact on pelvis x-ray. Case study, Radiopaedia.org. (accessed on 23 May 2022) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-52124

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-52124

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https://radiopaedia.org/cases/52124?iframe=true

rID:

52124

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Published:

22nd Mar 2017

System:

Musculoskeletal

Section:

Tag:

radiographer

Inclusion in quiz mode:

Excluded

Fall.

Age: 30 years

Gender: Male

From the case: Lighter artifact on pelvis x-ray

X-ray

Frontal

A cigarette lighter projects over the right ilium. No fracture.