MRI: Gadolinium Contrast: What you need to know - 06/2021

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MRI: Gadolinium Contrast: What you need to know

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Abstract

This handout explains a chemical called gadolinium contrast. You may receive this contrast when you have a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. The handout also describes the health risks linked to gadolinium.

Author

Radiology/Imaging Services

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2020

Revision Date

06/2021

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General Subject

Diagnostic Tests

Specific Subject/Keyword

Contrast (X-ray Dye)

MRI Scan (magnetic resonance imaging scan)

Radiology

Languages

English

Record ID

4832