Case of anaphylaxis and four cases of allergic reaction following Gd-DTPA administration.
Although Gd-diethylenetriamine pentaacetic acid (Gd-DTPA) is considered to be safe and well tolerated by patients, we have seen adverse reactions in 5 of 344 cases. This paper reports those five cases of reactions to intravenous Gd-DTPA injection.
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Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Finland.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000209:etiology*; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D019786:Gadolinium DTPA; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009325:Nausea / Q000139:chemically induced*; D009942:Organometallic Compounds / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004369:Pentetic Acid / Q000009:adverse effects*
D003287:Contrast Media; D009942:Organometallic Compounds; D004369:Pentetic Acid; D019786:Gadolinium DTPA