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Latest revision as of 14:44, 28 September 2012
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Overview
Nephrogenic fibrosing dermopathy or nephrogenic systemic fibrosis is a rare and serious syndrome that involves fibrosis of skin, joints, eyes, and internal organs. Its cause is not fully understood, but it seems to be associated with exposure to gadolinium (which is frequently used as a contrast substance for MRIs) in patients with severe kidney failure. It does not have a genetic basis.