An unusual cause of susceptibility artifact in magnetic resonance imaging.
Magnetic susceptibility artifact has been documented with various implants and devices, which require appropriate identification with screening of patients prior to subjecting them to magnetic resonance examination. We performed cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) examination of the aorta in a 24-year-old woman in the setting of repaired aortic coarctation, and found magnetic susceptibility artifact arising from the stomach in the absence of known susceptibility artifact-producing material in this region. Further history revealed that she had ingested a prenatal vitamin prior to imaging, prompting experimental analyses that led us to conclude that iron-containing vitamins may be a source of magnetic susceptibility artifact.
Cook
Stephen C
SC
Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio 43210, USA.
Shull
Jennifer
J
Pickworth-Pierce
Kerry
K
Farra
Yasser
Y
Simonetti
Orlando P
OP
Raman
Subha V
SV
D000328:Adult; D016477:Artifacts; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007501:Iron; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D014815:Vitamins
D014815:Vitamins; D007501:Iron