title: Gadolinium an alternative contrast agent for sialography in patients with iodine sensitivity.
abstract: The use of iodinated contrast material in radiography is contraindicated in patients with known iodine sensitivity and such patients may present a management dilemma. The successful use of gadolinium in contrast sialography is described.
authors.affiliation: Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Eastbourne District General Hospital, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 2UD, UK. mdwmaxfax@hotmail.com
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Williams
authors.forename: A B
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Moody
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Newlands
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Howlett
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000075202:Contraindications; D003287:Contrast Media; D005260:Female; D005682:Gadolinium; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000209:etiology; D007455:Iodine / Q000009:adverse effects; D010306:Parotid Gland / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D012796:Sialography / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media; D007455:Iodine; D005682:Gadolinium