| Literature DB >> 28964466 |
Joana Ramalho1, Miguel Ramalho2.
Abstract
Clinicians, radiologists, and patients should be aware of the most up-to-date data on the risks of gadolinium-based contrast agent (GBCA) administration. In this review, we discuss in vivo gadolinium retention, particularly brain tissue retention, and potential toxic effects. GBCA pharmacokinetics and biodistribution are reviewed briefly. Based on the more recent published literature and society guidelines, general safety recommendations for clinical practice are provided.Entities:
Keywords: GBCAs; Gadolinium; Gadolinium deposition disease; Gadolinium retention; Gadolinium storage condition; MR imaging
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Year: 2017 PMID: 28964466 DOI: 10.1016/j.mric.2017.06.007
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am ISSN: 1064-9689 Impact factor: 2.266