Radiographic appearances of a continuous glucose monitor in a patient with lipodystrophy

We report the case of a 50-year old woman with a known history of lipodystrophy. A pelvic radiograph was taken for the investigation of right hip pain. The image shown demonstrates an indeterminate artefact projected over the right iliac fossa. A previous CT renal study was reviewed, demonstrating t...

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Published in:Radiology case reports 2023-09, Vol.18 (9), p.3287-3290
Main Authors: Hanley, Marion, Ryan, David T., Kyle, Eimear, Kavanagh, Eoin C.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Case Report
Continuous glucose monitor
Lipodystrophy
Radiographic artefacts
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Summary:We report the case of a 50-year old woman with a known history of lipodystrophy. A pelvic radiograph was taken for the investigation of right hip pain. The image shown demonstrates an indeterminate artefact projected over the right iliac fossa. A previous CT renal study was reviewed, demonstrating the same device in the subcutaneous tissues of the contralateral left lower quadrant which on close inspection was consistent with a continuous glucose monitoring device. Features of lipodystrophy were also noted on review of the CT imaging. Although many devices such as vagal stimulators and prosthetic valves are easily recognized by radiologists on radiographic images, they may be less familiar with devices such as continuous glucose monitors. The aim of this case report is to familiarize radiologists with the appearances of continuous glucose monitors to allow for effective reporting.
ISSN:1930-0433
1930-0433
DOI:10.1016/j.radcr.2023.06.055