[Burns following magnetic resonance tomography study]

Z Gastroenterol. 1999 Jan;37(1):31-2.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Skin burns associated with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations have been published. We describe the case of a 54-year-old patient with third-degree burns after MRI of the abdomen and pelvis on a 1.5 T MR system.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Injuries / etiology*
  • Ascites / etiology
  • Burns / etiology*
  • Equipment Failure Analysis
  • Humans
  • Liver Cirrhosis / diagnosis
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / instrumentation*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Skin / injuries*