Post-partum patient with right leg edema sustained small bilateral blisters on the insides of her thighs just above the knees.She was advised by the technologist not to cross her legs, and her legs were positioned apart.Patient said she felt something during the scan, and when she informed the tech, he stopped the machine.There were two welts on the insides of her thighs.The patient wanted to proceed with the scan.After the scan was complete, blisters appeared in the area of the welts.The patient was wearing a dermatherapy gown and a polyester robe.Nothing was touching the area where the blisters arose.
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