Pony tail causing artifact

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Headache and work up for probable sinusitis.

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

 Round relatively dense opacity projected in the center of the skull between the orbits.

Case Discussion

The round opacity over the center of the skull was not apparent on any other view. The opacity was confirmed by the radiographer as the patient's pony tail and with the patient's hair let down, a repeat x-ray showed resolution of the opacity.

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