Neutrophil elastase in the development of nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF)-like skin lesion in renal failure mouse model. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2021 Although neutrophil elastase (NE) may play a role in lung fibrosis and liver fibrosis, NE involvement in the development of nephrogenic systemic fibrosis has been unclear.
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Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis [PDF]
Clinical Case Reports, 2017 Key Clinical Message Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) is a fibrosing disorder seen in patients with renal dysfunction, commonly precipitated by administration of gadolinium contrast.
Abhilash Koratala, Vikrampal Bhatti
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Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis in Denmark--a nationwide investigation. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2013 BACKGROUND: Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis is a debilitating and painful disorder with an increased stimulation of the connective tissue in the skin and systemic tissues.
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Photopheresis Provides Significant Long-Lasting Benefit in Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis [PDF]
Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine, 2017 Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF), previously known as nephrogenic fibrosing dermopathy, is a rare complication of exposure to gadolinium-based contrast agents in patients who have significantly decreased renal function. Manifestations include fibrosis
Ranran Zhang, William Nicholas Rose
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Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease after the Use of Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agents: A Review for the Cardiovascular Imager [PDF]
Diagnostics, 2022 Gadolinium-enhanced cardiac magnetic resonance has revolutionized cardiac imaging in the last two decades and has emerged as an essential and powerful tool for the characterization and treatment guidance of a wide range of cardiovascular diseases ...
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Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis [PDF]
Indian Dermatology Online Journal, 2011 Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) is a relatively new fibrosing disorder which has caught the attention of various specialities in the past decade. NSF is an extremely disabling and often painful condition, affecting up to 13% of the individuals with ...
Bhushan Madke, Uday Khopkar
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Understanding Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis [PDF]
International Journal of Nephrology, 2012 Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) is a rare and a debilitating disease noted uncommonly in patients with impaired renal function when exposed to low-stability gadolinium-based contrast agents (Gd-CAs).
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Evidence Suggesting a Role of Iron in a Mouse Model of Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2015 Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis is associated with gadolinium contrast exposure in patients with reduced kidney function and carries high morbidity and mortality.
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Erythema nodosum masking nephrogenic systemic fibrosis as initial skin manifestation [PDF]
BMC Nephrology, 2017 Background Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) is a complication of the gadolinium-based contrast agent used in imaging studies. It is typically characterised by hard, erythematous and indurated skin plaques with surrounding subcutaneous oedema. Distinct
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The Clinical Manifestations and Efficacy of Different Treatments Used for Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis: A Systematic Review [PDF]
International Journal of Nephrology and Renovascular Disease, 2023 Shaheer Farooqi,1 Afshan Mumtaz,2 Aabiya Arif,1 Mehwish Butt,3 Una Kanor,4 Samuel Memoh,5 Mohammad Aadil Qamar,1 Abubakr Yosufi6 1Department of Medicine, Ziauddin University, Karachi, Pakistan; 2Department of Medicine and Allied, Karachi Medical and ...
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