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Metal marker in breast
I had a marker placed in my breast during a core biopsy. It is very small. Do I need to report this when going through security at airports or for MRI's?
Well I just went through security at LAX and my titanium micro chip did indeed set off the scanner alarm and I got patted down as a result. Disgusting.
If you're asking about that titanium micro-clip that's inserted as a biopsy marker during a needle biopsy, then, I would say that it would do no harm to mention it when you're about to have any kind of diagnostic exam that involves your breast. I bring up the fact that I have the micro-clip... every time I undergo a mammogram.
As for airport security... I, personally, have never set off any alarms. And, have never broached the topic with airport security. But, if you feel that it warrants mention; or its appearance warrants an explanation, then go ahead and inform the attending TSA personnel.
As for airport security... I, personally, have never set off any alarms. And, have never broached the topic with airport security. But, if you feel that it warrants mention; or its appearance warrants an explanation, then go ahead and inform the attending TSA personnel.
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