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Does the body really gets rid of all gadolinium from an mri? will having a slightly non alcoholic fatty liver affect the process?

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Yes & No: If you have normal kidney function, 98% of the gadolinium dose is excreted in your urine and out of your body by 24 hours. The rest is eliminated in your stool. A mild fatty liver shouldn't affect this.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Grant Linnell answered

Specializes in Radiology

No and likely yes: In absolute terms, it is highly unlikely that every single molecule of gadolinium-based contrast is eliminated from the body. Despite the fact that gadolinium can be deposited in the liver, at this time, liver disease is not regarded as a concern for administration of gadolinium-based contrast agents.

Answered 2/2/2015

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