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Evaluation of MRI artifacts at 3 Tesla for 38 commonly used cosmetics

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Title: Evaluation of MRI artifacts at 3 Tesla for 38 commonly used cosmetics
Authors: Escher, Kirin1, Shellock, Frank G.2 frank.shellock@mrisafety.com
Source: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (0730725X). Jun2013, Vol. 31 Issue 5, p778-782. 5p.
Subjects: Magnetic resonance imaging, Cosmetics, Imaging phantoms, Contrast media, Baldness, Eye care
Abstract: Abstract: Purpose: To evaluate MRI artifacts at 3-Tesla for 38 commonly used cosmetics. Materials and Methods: Thirty-eight cosmetics (16, nail polishes; 5, eyeliners; 3, mascaras; 10, eye shadows; 1, lip gloss; 1, body lotion; 1, body glitter, and 1, hair loss concealer) underwent evaluation for MRI artifacts at 3-Tesla. The cosmetics were applied a copper-sulfate-filled, phantom and initially assessed using a “screening” gradient echo (GRE) pulse sequence. Of the 38 different cosmetics, 14 (37%) exhibited artifacts. For these 14 cosmetics, additional characterization of artifacts was performed using a GRE pulse sequence. A qualitative scale was applied to characterize the artifact size. Results: Artifacts were observed, as follows: 2, nail polishes; 5, eyeliners; 3, mascaras; 3, eye shadows; 1, hair loss concealer. Artifact size ranged from small (eye shadow) to very large (hair loss concealer) and tended to be associated with the presence of iron oxide or other metal-based ingredient. Conclusions: Commonly used cosmetics caused artifacts that may create issues if the area of interest is the same as where the cosmetic was applied or if its presence was unknown, thus, potentially causing it to be construed as pathology. Therefore, these findings have important implications for patients referred for MRI examinations. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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Abstract:Abstract: Purpose: To evaluate MRI artifacts at 3-Tesla for 38 commonly used cosmetics. Materials and Methods: Thirty-eight cosmetics (16, nail polishes; 5, eyeliners; 3, mascaras; 10, eye shadows; 1, lip gloss; 1, body lotion; 1, body glitter, and 1, hair loss concealer) underwent evaluation for MRI artifacts at 3-Tesla. The cosmetics were applied a copper-sulfate-filled, phantom and initially assessed using a “screening” gradient echo (GRE) pulse sequence. Of the 38 different cosmetics, 14 (37%) exhibited artifacts. For these 14 cosmetics, additional characterization of artifacts was performed using a GRE pulse sequence. A qualitative scale was applied to characterize the artifact size. Results: Artifacts were observed, as follows: 2, nail polishes; 5, eyeliners; 3, mascaras; 3, eye shadows; 1, hair loss concealer. Artifact size ranged from small (eye shadow) to very large (hair loss concealer) and tended to be associated with the presence of iron oxide or other metal-based ingredient. Conclusions: Commonly used cosmetics caused artifacts that may create issues if the area of interest is the same as where the cosmetic was applied or if its presence was unknown, thus, potentially causing it to be construed as pathology. Therefore, these findings have important implications for patients referred for MRI examinations. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
ISSN:0730725X
DOI:10.1016/j.mri.2012.11.002