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Does mri contrast trigger nephrogenic systemic fibrosis? or was this only a problem with older contrast s?
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It can but the incidence is low.
Answered 11/21/2021
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The MRI contrast, gadolinium, is the cause of nephrogenic systemic fibrosis because biopsy of the lesion confirms the deposition of gadolinium in the skin. The current MRI contrast still contain gadolinium. However, this rare disease only occur in patients with advanced kidney disease (GFR less than 20 cc/min) at a very low incidence. The term "nephrogenic" is used because of this reason.
Answered 11/23/2021
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