Published November 2001 | Version v1
Journal article

Gadolinium enhancement of cerebrospinal fluid in a patient with renal failure

  • 1. Dept. of Radiology, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA (United States)

Description

Gadolinium based MRI contrast agents are considered very safe due to their well known pharmacologic properties and elimination mechanisms. In this paper, we present a unique case in whom transient enhancement of CSF with contrast is seen. Severe renal failure is demonstrated to be responsible for this finding. The diagnostic criteria for everyday clinical setting and possible clinical implications are discussed. (orig.)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Neuroradiology
Journal Volume
43
Journal Issue
11
Journal Page Range
p. 1001-1004
ISSN
0028-3940
CODEN
NRDYAB

INIS

Country of Publication
Germany
Country of Input or Organization
Germany
INIS RN
33017816
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
CONTRAST MEDIA; GADOLINIUM; KIDNEYS; NMR IMAGING; PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES; PHARMACOLOGY
Descriptors DEC
BODY; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; ELEMENTS; METALS; ORGANS; RARE EARTHS

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Notes
With 3 figs.