MRI with Gadolinium in Kidney Patients

September 10, 2008

MRI with Gadolinium in Kidney Patients

MRI with Gadolinium in Kidney Patients Increased Risks for NSF

According to new studies, 3% of all MRI patients with pre-exiting renal problems, renal insufficiency or kidney failure that have a MRI or MRA with gadolinium contrast dye, will be later diagnosed with NSF also known as nephrogenic systemic fibrosis.  In an article in the Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine, Volume 75 Number 2, Feb 2008, titled: Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis and its association with Gadolinium exposure during MRI.

NSF Complications from Gadolinium

The gadolinium NSF complications are serious and potentially deadly. NSF is usually known for its 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, muscle pain, yellow spots on eyes but the same fibrosing effect of NSF can effect ones heart, lungs, skeletal muscles and diaphragm leading to serious complications and death.

NSF Lawsuits

If you had a MRI/MRA and a Gadolinium-dye was used to enhance the MRI image, then your health may be at risk. If you developed Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF), Nephrogenic Fibrosing Dermopathy (NFD), acne pimple and bumps, unexplained skin problems, skin tightening, leathery or thickened skin, muscle pain, lesions, rashes, hip pain, severe joint problems, then you may be eligible to file a MRI Gadolinium Lawsuit for your injuries. Call us at 1-800-883-9858 to discuss all your legal options.

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