Image
landmine
- Image ID
- MPX1654_synpic26198
- Case U_id
- MPX1654
- Modality
- CT · CT - noncontrast
- Plane
- PA
- Location
- Musculoskeletal (Spine and Muscles)
- Age / Sex
- 21 / male
- Caption
- Multiple ball baring-like projectiles in the superficial soft tissues, with some penetrating into the abdominal cavity, and into the pelvis.
- ACR Codes
- 4.4
Clinical case
- History
- Was near a soldier who stepped on a landmine. The soldier who stepped on the landmine died shortly after arriving at the combat support hospital emergency department.
- Exam
- Multiple penetrating wounds to the extremities, pelvis, and abdomen.
- Findings
- Multiple ball baring-like projectiles in the superficial soft tissues, with some penetrating into the abdominal cavity, and into the pelvis.
- Case Diagnosis
- landmine
- Diagnosis By
- Surgery
Topic
- Category
- Trauma
- ACR Code
- 4.4
Disease discussion
Landmines are still used today as an antipersonnel weapon. They vary in type and can cause devastating injuries and death.