Hand/Fingers

 

There is a hand over the right proxiomal femur. Notice what the presence of the external artifact does to the edge detection. The external artifact may be removed and the hip rescanned.

Case Description:

Fingers are visible over the hip region of interest on this GE Healthcare right proximal femur scan.

Credit:

Alexandra Rocco, PC-C, Bone Health Clinic, Utah Orthopaedics

References:

• Martineau, P., S. Bazarjani, and L.S. Zuckier, Artifacts and Incidental Findings Encountered on Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry: Atlas and Analysis. Semin Nucl Med, 2015. 45(5): p. 458-69.
• Bazzocchi, A., et al., Incidental findings with dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry: spectrum of possible diagnoses. Calcif Tissue Int, 2012. 91(2): p. 149-56.
• Bojinca, V., D. Opris, and M. Bonjinca, Artifacts and pitfalls in DXA scan images and interpretation. J Clin Densitom, 2012. 15(4): p. 486-487.