title: Imaging pediatric magnet ingestion with surgical-pathological correlation.
abstract: Foreign body ingestion is a common problem in the pediatric population and a frequent cause for emergency room visits. Magnets are common household objects that when ingested can bring about severe, possibly fatal gastrointestinal complications. Radiography is an integral component of the management of these children. Pediatric and emergency radiologists alike must be aware of imaging manifestations of magnet ingestion, as their identification drives decision-making for consulting surgeons and gastroenterologists. Radiology can thus substantially augment the clinical history and physical exam, facilitating appropriate management. This manuscript sequentially presents cases of magnet ingestion featuring imaging findings coupled with surgical and pathological correlation. Each case is presented to highlight ways in which the radiologist can make impactful contributions to diagnosis and management. Clinical overview with pitfalls of magnet ingestion imaging and an imaging decision tree will also be presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA 98105, USA.
authors.forename: Jeffrey P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Otjen
authors.forename: Charles A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Rohrmann
authors.forename: Ramesh S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Iyer
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004066:Digestive System Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D004435:Eating; D005260:Female; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D059346:Magnets / Q000506:poisoning*; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D013223:Statistics as Topic