Gadolinium is a contrast-agent that is issued to a patient during an MRI scan. This agent is inserted into the bloodstream so it has the ability to highlight tumors and show them in a different color so doctors can easily recognize a difference.

The agent, when entering the bloodstream, has no color but it will have a very bright color in contrast with the MRI scan. By using this agent during the scan, the ability to properly detect an abnormal area is higher, resulting in a more accurate diagnosis. 

Gadolinium has been used in over 100 countries and there are over 80 million recored reports of using the agent. This non-radioactive contrast agent can sometimes cause side effects in individuals. Patients with kidney problems have a hard time flushing the agent from their system and prolonged exposure to the agent could increase the chances of severe side effects. Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis is a serious side effect caused by gadolinium. 

If you have developed nephrogenic systemic fibrosis as a result of being administed a gadolinium-based agent, please contact the NSF attorneys of Williams Kherkher by calling 800-761-3187 today.