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Is it possible to get a some sort of autoimmune or other condition from mri contrast agents if a person doesn't have renal problems?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Not possible: MRI contrast agent has not been linked to the development of autoimmune disorders.

Answered 9/20/2014

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