Nephrogenic Fibrosing Dermopathy/Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis

Nephrogenic Fibrosing Dermopathy/Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis


Identification: nnj_mj07A2
Issue: May-June 2007
Volume: Vol. 34, No. 3


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Goal: Recognize nephrogenic fibrosing dermopathy/nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NFD/NSF) in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Objectives:

  1. Identify the clinical manifestations of a patient presenting with NSF.
  2. Discuss the FDA advisory concerning contrast enhanced MRI with gadodiamide in patients with CKD.
  3. List the treatment options for NSP that are under investigation.


Note: The authors reported no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this continuing education article.

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