MRI with Contrast Dye Risks for Kidney Patients

September 10, 2008

MRI with Contrast Dye Risks for Kidney Patients

Risk for Developing NSF Higher for Dialysis Patients and ESRD

So far, NSF has only developed in patients with renal or kidney impairment, kidney failure, renal failure, kidney disease and persons with decreased renal or urine output. Although the cause of NSF has not yet been discovered, medical research has confirmed that NSF can be triggered by exposure to gadolinium found in certain contrast dyes used with MRI and MRA exams. These MRI contrast dyes are referred to as gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs).

The following MRI patients are believed to be at high risk for developing NSF if they are exposed to gadolinium dyes;

• Patients with severe kidney insufficiency;
• Kidney Patients on Dialysis
• Kidney Patients with End Stage Renal Failure / ESRD
• Patients just before or after liver transplantation; 
• Patients just before or after kidney transplant; 
• Patients with kidney insufficiency;
• Patients with chronic liver disease;
• Patients with other kidney diseases & kidney or renal failures.

Kidney Patients and 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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