Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage after gadolinium injection during a MRI

Gadolinium is a frequently used contrast product for MRI exam.It is well known to be less immuno-reactive than iodine used in tomodensitometry but is safety is not completely exempt of secondary effect.Here Can Punch / Bottle Openers we report one case of acute interstitial pulmonary toxicity due to gadolinium.After quick elimination of others possible diagnosis and broncho-alveolar lavage we establish the link between acute intra-alveolar hemorrhage and gadolinium injection.

Keywords: Intra-alveolar hemorrhage, Gadolinium, Steak Drug induced toxicity.

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