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Current status of gadolinium toxicity in patients with kidney disease

Perazella, Mark A.·2009·Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology

Abstract

Gadolinium-based contrast (GBC) agents have recently been the subject of intense interest for physicians across numerous specialties. These agents are widely used as contrast for magnetic resonance imaging and have been generally considered safe. Early on, phase III trials and small studies in low-risk patients suggested a benign renal profile; however, more recent studies raised the possibility of nephrotoxicity, although it is not clear whether it approaches the incidence of nephropathy associated with iodinated radiocontrast. In 2006, reports of a rare systemic fibrosing condition called nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) were recently linked to exposure of patients with advanced kidney disease to GBC agents. Analysis of the data suggests that certain GBC agents are more likely to be associated with NSF. Also, not all patients with kidney disease are at risk for developing NSF, only those with advanced acute or chronic kidney disease. Avoidance of GBC exposure is the best approach for high-risk patients. When GBC is required to obtain optimal images, use of low dosages of more stable macrocyclic agents is safer and preferred. This article reviews the current status of GBC agents as nephrotoxins and causes of NSF and provides opinions on how to use these agents in patients with underlying kidney disease.

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  • Gadolinium-based contrast agents are contraindicated in patients with impaired renal function because of evidence that they induce nephrogenic systemic fibrosis.

    “Ever more evidence is accumulating that gadolinium-based contrast enhancement agents induce nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) in patients with underlying kidney disease. As a consequence, gadolinium-based contrast agents are contraindicated in patients with impaired renal function [187].”

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Authors
Perazella, M. A.
Affiliations
Yale University (US)
Corresponding author
Perazella, Mark A.
Venue
Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology
Published
2009-02
Volume
4
Issue
2
Pages
461-469
ISSN
1555-9041 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2116878814
Cited by
275
References
42
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FWCI
12.24
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
American Society of Nephrology
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Materials Science › Materials Chemistry › Lanthanide and Transition Metal Complexes
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Nephrology › Acute Kidney Injury Research
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Nephrology › Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes
Keywords
gadolinium-based contrast agents, nephrogenic systemic fibrosis, nephrotoxicity, chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, MRI contrast safety
MeSH terms
Animals, Contrast Media, Dose-Response Relationship, Drug, Gadolinium, Humans, Kidney Diseases, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Risk Factors, Risk Assessment, Evidence-Based Medicine, Nephrogenic Fibrosing Dermopathy

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