A charming finding (Answers).
- Author:
Hartini MISLI
;
Farah HISAMONIE KOH
;
Vui Heng CHONG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:Brunei International Medical Journal
2010;6(3):154-154
- CountryBrunei Darussalam
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
(Refer to page 132)
Answer: Cholecystectomy clips, Spinal
prosthesis: Pedicle screws and
rods on T12 and L2, Charm needles
(susuk): >20 needles (Supplementary text
for magnified image from journal website).
Charm needles or more commonly known as
‘susuk’ in the Malay language are seen as
these multiple fine small needles as shown on
the above radiography. Charm needles are
usually found as incidental findings on radiographs
and can be easily missed. 1, 3, 4 A
study has shown that charm needles have no
ferromagnetic characteristics and thus are
safe for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). 3
