5c. Radiographic Film Artifacts
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Radiographic Film Artifacts
DMI 50B
Kyle Thornton
What Is An Artifact?
Any optical density
that is not anatomy
An unwanted
density on the
radiograph
Interferes with
diagnosis
There Are Three Time Periods In
Which Artifacts Can Occur
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During exposure
During processing
During film handling,
prior to processing,
loading cassette, or
storing
Exposure Artifacts
Poor screen-film contact
Improper use/positioning of a grid
Double exposure
Patient motion
Poor patient preparation
– Clothing, jewelery, glasses, belts, etc.
Processing Artifacts
Dirty Rollers
– Will leave deposits on film
– Areas of increased or reduced density
– Occasionally some sludge may not be
washed off and dried onto the film
Chemical Fog
– Improper or inadequate chemistry
– Leaves a uniform dull gray haze on the film
– May also be seen in two different colors
• Referred to as dichroic stain
Guide Shoe and Roller Marks
Guide shoes are sprung or improperly
positioned
– The ridges in the guide shoe press against
the film leaving an artifact
Pi-lines
– Dirt or stain on a roller
– 3.14 inches apart
Pressure marks
– Irregular or dirty rollers
• Small, circular patterns are produced
Handling And Storage Artifacts
Light or Radiation Fog
– White light streaks
– Safelight too close or wrong wattage
– Film left in x-ray room during exposure
Kink Marks
Improper handling or storage
Appears as a fingernail mark
Static
Caused by buildup of electrons in the
emulsion
Three types of static artifacts
– Crown
– Tree
– Smudge
Hypo Retention
Yellowish stain that appears on finished
radiograph
Due to inadequate washing
Remaining thiosulfate from fixer solution