An 8-year cohort study published in Radiology suggests exposure to specific gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) can produce allergic-like hypersensitivity reactions (HSRs) in patients. Authors of ...
A contrast dye allergic reaction can occur after a diagnostic imaging test, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computed tomography (CT) scan. The contrast dye used with these tests is an ...
A hypersensitivity reaction happens when the immune system mistakenly identifies harmless substances as harmful. There are several types of hypersensitivity reactions, depending on the class of ...
Radiocontrast media play a pivotal role in diagnostic imaging; however, their administration is not without risk. Hypersensitivity reactions, which can range from mild skin eruptions to severe ...
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have had an acoustic neuroma for 10 years. When it was first diagnosed, I had fractionated stereotactic radiosurgery. Since then, I've had 18 MRIs with gadolinium injections. Have ...