Causes of type III magnetic susceptibility artifacts in 67 patients
Cause | Cases |
---|---|
Blood products | 38 (25) |
Surgical site | 30 (20) |
Calcium | 12 (8) |
Embolization materials | 2 (1) |
Dental devices | 2 (1) |
Air | 2 (1) |
Basal ganglia mineralization | 1 (1) |
Intracranial pressure monitor | 1 (1) |
Note.—Data in parentheses are the percentage based on 152 patients.