Where are the Magnets?-A Case of Misleading Radiology

Authors

• Apoorva Nanagiri, New York Medical College
• Samantha Pravder, New York Medical College
• Dylan Stewart, New York Medical College
• Howard Bostwick, New York Medical CollegeFollow

Author Type(s)

Resident/Fellow, Faculty

DOI

10.1002/jpr3.12144

Journal Title

JPGN Reports

First Page

43

Last Page

45

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2-1-2025

Department

Pediatrics

Second Department

Surgery

Keywords

imaging; diagnosis of magnets; magnet ingestion; multiple magnets

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

Abstract

Multiple magnet ingestion warrants appropriate and timely management to avoid serious complications. We report a case of a 14-year-old male with multiple magnet ingestion. Serial abdominal X-rays with misinterpreted foreign body location delayed appropriate management.

Recommended Citation

Nanagiri, A., Pravder, S., Stewart, D., & Bostwick, H. (2025). Where are the Magnets?-A Case of Misleading Radiology. JPGN Reports, 6 (1), 43-45. https://doi.org/10.1002/jpr3.12144