Case 263: Malaysian Charm Needles (Susuk)

Radiology. 2019 Mar;290(3):843-847. doi: 10.1148/radiol.2019162113.

Abstract

History A 58-year-old woman was seen in the rheumatology clinic for bilateral wrist and knee pain that was unresponsive to physiotherapy and intra-articular steroid injections. Remote fracture of the left tibia from a motor vehicle collision was reported and was previously treated with conservative management. Serologic work-up for inflammatory disease was negative. The patient reported no prior surgical or medical history. Social history revealed remote immigration from Malaysia. Radiographs of the hands and knees were obtained.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Chronic Pain / diagnostic imaging*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Foreign Bodies / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Knee Joint / diagnostic imaging*
  • Malaysia
  • Metals
  • Middle Aged
  • Needles*
  • Wrist Joint / diagnostic imaging*

Substances

  • Metals