July 2010 |
829 |
VOLUME 9 • ISSUE 7 |
Copyright © 2010 |
Original Article |
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology |
July 2010 |
829 |
VOLUME 9 • ISSUE 7 |
Copyright © 2010 |
Original Article |
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology |
Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis: A Review
Abstract
Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) is a recently described, debilitating systemic disease most commonly seen in patients with renal insufficiency. Exposure to gadolinium-containing contrast agent has been associated with the onset of symptoms. The epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestation, diagnosis, histolopathology, differential diagnosis and treatment will be reviewed. Clinicians should have a high index of suspicion in susceptible individuals.