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Timeline of relevant data from the episode of care. CT, Computed Tomography; MRI, Magnetic Resonance Imaging; US, Ultrasound.
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A timeline describing the radiographic tests performed is shown in Figure 1.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the breasts. Right breast - T2 sagittal: On the upper side of the silicone implant, a round foreign object, 1 cm in diameter.
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Imaging (MRI) scan (Figure 2) including silicone series, and one Computed tomography (CT) scan (Figure 3). Interpretations of the tests results described variable benign findings, with no specific pathology or suspicion for a foreign object.
Computed tomography (CT) of the chest. On the upper right chest wall behind the pectoralis muscle, a foreign object 2.7 cm long by 1 cm in diameter.
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Imaging (MRI) scan (Figure 2) including silicone series, and one Computed tomography (CT) scan (Figure 3). Interpretations of the tests results described variable benign findings, with no specific pathology or suspicion for a foreign object. Chest CT examination from October 2020 (Figure 3) - A foreign object located on the upper right chest wall behind the pectoralis muscle.
Intra-operative picture. Extraction of a foreign object from the right breast pocket.
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The object was identified as an intact plastic cap of a 60 mL Janet syringe, commonly used for breast augmentation pocket lavage (Figure 4).