Causes of NSF

September 10, 2008

Causes of NSF

Gadolinium Exposure Causes NSF

The exact cause of NSF is still unknown, but research has confirmed that exposure to gadolinium dyes triggers the disease in certain patients. So far, NSF has only occurred in people with kidney disease. Neither the duration of kidney disease nor its underlying cause are related to the development of NSF. Patients have developed NSF in the earliest and latest stages of kidney disease.

Case studies have revealed that the following events have occurred prior to the onset of NSF in some patients:

• Thrombotic episode (i.e., deep venous thrombosis);
• Recent surgery (particularly vascular surgery,
• Angioplasty of a blood vessel);
• Coagulation abnormalities (blood clotting);
• Recent failure of a transplanted kidney;
• End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
• Renal Failure;
• Kidney Cancer & Kidney Failure
• Sudden onset kidney disease with severe swelling of the extremities.

Researchers are currently investigating to see if any of these events could be a trigger for NSF. It is important to note that many of these events are preceded or followed by MRI or MRA exams. So the common denominator linking these events to the development of NSF may just be the gadolinium-based contrast dyes used with the MRI and MRA exams.

Gadolinium Side Effects & NSF Lawsuit

If you had a MRI or MRA with a Gadolinium-based contrast dye was used to enhance the MRI image and you have been diagnosed with Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF), Nephrogenic Fibrosing Dermopathy (NFD) or currently suffer from MRI related skin problems to hands, arms, feet, ankles, legs, thighs body and truck including: skin tightening, muscle contractures, dark botches of skin, reddened areas of skin, thickened areas of skin or lesion like disorders, hip pain, bone pain, rib cage pain, severe joint problems, kidney failure, or renal failure, then you may be eligible to file a MRI NSF Lawsuit.

If you have not already been diagnosed with NSF and NFD, then we can assist in MRI side effects testing and skin biopsy / punch biopsy testing. Call us to discuss your MRI side effects symptoms and conditions. Talk to a Board Certified Personal Injury Trial Lawyer to discuss possible legal options available to you. All cases taken on a Contingency Fee Basis! Call Toll Free 1-800-883-9858.

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