Abstract
Iodinated contrast media in patients with chronic kidney disease induce to loss of residual
renal function. So Magnetic resonance imaging with gadolinium has replaced iodinated contrast
agents in these patients. Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis is a recently identified disorder
seen only in patients with kidney failure, particularly in patients on dialysis. The evidence has
implicated gadolinium as the 2 main cause of this disorder Skin involvement occurs in all
patients and some have systemic manifestations. It is under-diagnosed by clinicians who are
unfamiliar with the condition. Although no Therapy has shown consistent benefit, but prevention
in high risk patients should be considered.
Keywords
Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis Nephrogenic fibrosing dermopathy Gadolinium
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