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Case 58

Ponytail

A curious skull film

Findings

The round density is due to a ponytail. It is also visible on another view, shown left. Hair arrangements may produce unusual appearances on skull films. Wired-in hair extensions are another cause of unusual arefacts on skull and cervical spine films.

Diagnosis

Ponytail artefact

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