title: MRI safety: nephrogenic systemic fibrosis and other risks.
abstract: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is now a commonly used imaging modality in many neurosurgical and neurological conditions. Although generally regarded as safe, there are a number of important safety considerations. These include a recently recognised, rare condition termed nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) that occurs in patients with significant renal impairment who receive gadolinium based contrast. Currently, NSF remains poorly understood and there is no universally effective treatment beyond the avoidance of contrast in patients with significant renal impairment. Other safety considerations include MRI contraindicated devices and the role of MRI in pregnancy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Grattan Street, Parkville, Victoria 3050, Australia. andrew.gauden@gmail.com
authors.forename: Andrew J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Gauden
authors.forename: Pramit M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Phal
authors.forename: Katharine J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Drummond
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000009:adverse effects*; D054989:Nephrogenic Fibrosing Dermopathy / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D012307:Risk Factors