Nipple rings
Presentation
Incidental findings on a patient with shortness of breath.
Patient Data
Age: 43
Gender: Male
From the case:
Nipple rings
X-ray
Frontal
The metallic artifact projected over the breasts represent nipple rings.
Case Discussion
Nipple rings are one of several types of jewellery that may project over x-rays undertaken for clinical indications.
Patients can be reluctant to remove personalised items, with resultant artifact on the film.