title: Gadolinium radiologic contrast is a useful alternative for hysterosalpingography in patients with iodine allergy.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To report the successful use of gadolinium radiologic contrast for hysterosalpingography.
  
  
  METHODS
  Case report.
  
  
  METHODS
  Outpatient care in a private practice setting.
  
  
  METHODS
  One female patient entering and finishing study.
  
  
  METHODS
  Hysterosalpingogram.
  
  
  METHODS
  Interpretability of radiological imaging.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Visualization of a normal uterine cavity and fallopian tubes with bilateral patency was confirmed during the procedure. Radiologic films were created that document the results. The best visualization of the internal pelvic anatomy was noted during the actual procedure. There was a lighter image noted on the films taken from the use of gadolinium rather than the traditional iodinated contrast.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Gadolinium is a safe and useful alternative to iodinated contrast for hysterosalpingography in patients with iodine allergy.
authors.affiliation: Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences Department, University of Texas, Houston, Texas, USA.
authors.forename: Dorette
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Noorhasan
authors.forename: Michael J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Heard
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000075202:Contraindications; D003287:Contrast Media; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity; D005260:Female; D005682:Gadolinium; D006801:Humans; D007047:Hysterosalpingography / Q000379:methods*; D007455:Iodine; D009839:Oligomenorrhea / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media; D007455:Iodine; D005682:Gadolinium