TABLE 3:

Causes of type III magnetic susceptibility artifacts in 67 patients

CauseCases
Blood products38 (25)
Surgical site30 (20)
Calcium12 (8)
Embolization materials2 (1)
Dental devices2 (1)
Air2 (1)
Basal ganglia mineralization1 (1)
Intracranial pressure monitor1 (1)
  • Note.—Data in parentheses are the percentage based on 152 patients.