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Erschienen in: Abdominal Radiology 3/2013

01.06.2013

Detection of body packing by magnetic resonance imaging: a new diagnostic tool?

verfasst von: Mesut Bulakci, Bora Ozbakir, Adem Kiris

Erschienen in: Abdominal Radiology | Ausgabe 3/2013

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Abstract

Purpose

In this study, we aimed to describe non-contrast abdominal MRI findings in body packers and emphasize the role of this imaging technique in diagnosis of body packing.

Materials and methods

Non-contrast abdominopelvic MRI was performed at the radiology department in 16 suspected body packers that were brought to our hospital, and 13 of them were diagnosed with body packing. We evaluated the presence, location, and shapes of packets as well as signal characteristics on T1- and T2-weighted images.

Results

We came across two types of packets: those containing solid substances (10 cases) and those filled with liquid cocaine (3 cases). Both types were accurately diagnosed with the help of MRI. Only 1 suspected body packer received a false positive diagnosis.

Conclusion

Abdominopelvic MRI is a reliable and valuable method of diagnosing body packing.
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Metadaten
Titel
Detection of body packing by magnetic resonance imaging: a new diagnostic tool?
verfasst von
Mesut Bulakci
Bora Ozbakir
Adem Kiris
Publikationsdatum
01.06.2013
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
Abdominal Radiology / Ausgabe 3/2013
Print ISSN: 2366-004X
Elektronische ISSN: 2366-0058
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00261-012-9972-5

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