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I have a brain ct angio wth contrast and an mri with gadolinium, a week later. i am worried about the gadolinium because it's a metal. thanks.

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

When to worry: If you have some kidney disease, fully avoid, as things can get worse, rapidly. If you have allergy, this too is a problem. Otherwise, rather safe, and rare to have any problem.

Answered 10/26/2013

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A member asked:

I have a brain ct angio wth contrast and an mri with gadolinium, a week later. i am worried about the gadolinium because it's a metal. thanks.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

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MRI findings: prominent perivascular spaces and few nonspecific white matter changes in both parietal lobes. No abnormal brain or meningeal post gadolinium enhancement. Is there a concern on the findings?

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