Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis: concepts and perspectives Fibrose nefrogênica sistêmica: conceitos e perspectivas

Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis: concepts and perspectives Fibrose nefrogênica sistêmica: conceitos e perspectivas

Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis is a chronic, progressive condition that develops in some patients with renal impairment after exposure to gadolinium-based contrast agents used in magnetic resonance imaging. Thickening of the skin is typical, usually affecting the extremities. Visceral organs can also...

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Main Authors: Ana Carolina de Souza Machado Igreja, Kleyton de Carvalho Mesquita, Shawn Edwin Cowper, Izelda Maria Carvalho Costa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia 2012-08-01
Series:Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia
Subjects:
Dermopatia fibrosante nefrogênica
Gadolínio
Imagem por ressonância magnética
Insuficiência renal
Meios de contraste
Contrast media
Gadolinium
Magnetic resonance imaging
Nephrogenic fibrosing dermopathy
Renal insufficiency
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