Transplacental passage of iohexol.
We describe the appearance of an iodinated, low molecular weight radiographic contrast agent, iohexol, in the intestines of twin neonates after administration to a pregnant mother during angiography. Nonionic contrast agents cross the human placenta and enter the fetus in significant concentrations and in this case facilitated identification of an omphalomesenteric duct cyst in one twin.
Moon
A J
AJ
Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics and the Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of California Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA 95616, USA.
Katzberg
R W
RW
Sherman
M P
MP
D003287:Contrast Media; D004200:Diseases in Twins / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007422:Intestines / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D007472:Iohexol; D008297:Male; D008431:Maternal-Fetal Exchange; D011247:Pregnancy; D011272:Pregnancy, Multiple; D011859:Radiography; D014816:Vitelline Duct / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging
D003287:Contrast Media; D007472:Iohexol