Anaphylaxis to gadolinium radiocontrast: a case report and review of the literature
Shepherd, M.; Lata, S.; Mani, S.; Fiorillo, A.; Kumar, P.
Journal of the Louisiana State Medical Society Official Organ of the Louisiana State Medical Society 161(5): 282-284
2009
ISSN/ISBN: 0024-6921 PMID: 19927942 Document Number: 629256
Gadolinium was first introduced in 1988 for use in magnetic resonance imaging. The safety of gadolinium chelates is well established with lower frequency of adverse reactions than non-ionic iodinated contrast media; however, serious adverse reactions can occur. We report a rare case of anaphylaxis after intravenous administration of gadopentetate dimeglumine (Magnevist), used for magnetic resonance imaging.