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Gadolinium Litigation: MRI/MRA Contrast Agent and Association with Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF) and Nephrogenic Fibrosing Dermopathy (NFD)

Gadolinium is a clear, non-radioactive liquid approved by the FDA as an injectible contrast agent used during magnetic resonance imaging tests (MRI). These advanced tests use high-powered radio waves to look inside the body, and doctors use Gadolinium to provide better contrast between healthy and unhealthy tissues.

When Gadolinium fluid is injected into the veins it is absorbed by the unhealthy tissue, and these areas appear as very bright compared with the other areas of the body, giving doctors a clear picture of which organs or areas of the body are abnormal.

Gadolinium allergic reaction:

Unfortunately, the Food and Drug Administration is currently investigating a connection between gadolinium-based chemical agents and the disease called Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis, sometimes called Nephrogenic Fibrosing Dermopathy (NFD), which affects patients suffering from kidney failure. The FDA believes that a link could exist between NSF and gadolinium after the Danish Medicines Agency reported 25 cases on May 29, 2006. Of these cases, 20 were reported in Denmark and five in Austria. All of these patients developed NSF within at least three months after contact with gadolinium.

The symptoms of NFD generally include:

    * Tightening and swelling of the skin, usually in the extremities
    * Thickening of the skin around the joints, which restricts movement
    * Muscle weakness
    * Reddened patches on the skin
    * Skin texture changes one not dissimilar to an orange peel
    * Burning, itching, sharp pains in affected areas
    * Calcification of muscle, skin, tendons
    * Bone pain in the hips and ribs
    * Symmetrical skin lesions, commonly on the ankles and thighs
    * Yellow plaques near the eyes
    * Hypertension usually precedes skin lesions

The relatively rapid onset of symptoms combined with the severity of the condition has baffled doctors, and as such there is no current successful treatment for NFD. If you or someone you know is suffering from gadolinium poisoning, you must consult our dedicated and aggressive attorneys immediately. We are currently investigating the alleged causal link between gadolinium and NFD, although there is no direct evidence as of yet that establishes a secure connection. Our vast experience with defective medical products enables us to move quickly and get you the justice you deserve. Contact us today.

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