Apr 19, 2021

Safety issues related to intravenous contrast agent use in magnetic resonance imaging

Pediatric radiology
Skorn Ponrartana, Michael M Moore, Sherwin S Chan, Teresa Victoria, Jonathan R Dillman, Govind B Chavhan
Gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) have been used to improve image quality of MRI examinations for decades and have an excellent overall safety record. However, there are well-documented risks associated with GBCAs and our understanding and management of these risks continue to evolve. The purpose of this review is to discuss the safety of GBCAs used in MRI in adult and pediatric populations. We focus particular attention on acute adverse reactions, nephrogenic systemic fibrosis and...