Metallic clip displacement in evaluating tumor recurrence or enlargement: a source of error.
The displacement of surgically placed metallic clips by fibrosis and scarring can simulate a recurring or enlarging tumor. A careful correlation with the clinical findings is indicated when this radiographic change is noted.
D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006488:Hemostasis, Surgical / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D007082:Ileum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D007414:Intestinal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D016403:Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012008:Recurrence