Photopheresis Provides Significant Long-Lasting Benefit in Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis
Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF), previously known as nephrogenic fibrosing dermopathy, is a rare complication of exposure to gadolinium-based contrast agents in patients who have significantly decreased renal function. Manifestations include fibrosis of the skin and other tissues. Effective ther...
Main Authors: | Ranran Zhang, William Nicholas Rose |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2017-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/3240287 |
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