Magnetic resonance imaging contrast agent related pulmonary edema: a case report

Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2012 Oct:16 Suppl 4:110-2.

Abstract

Gadobutrol is a contrast agent often used during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The agent has several side effects, some of which can be serious. It has extremely rare life-threatening systemic complications, which can lead to bronchospasm, hypersensitivity reactions and cardiovascular arrest. However, there is no data available on the development of noncardiogenic pulmonary edema following use of gadobutrol. This paper examines the case of a 37-year-old male patient reported to have developed noncardiogenic pulmonary edema after intravenous injection of gadobutrol during MRI.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Contrast Media / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / adverse effects*
  • Male
  • Organometallic Compounds / adverse effects*
  • Pulmonary Edema / chemically induced*

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • Organometallic Compounds
  • gadobutrol