Gadolinium

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Gadolinium is a silvery white to greyish white, shiny metal and occurs as a solid substance only in compounds. No biological function is known of gadolinium.

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  • Intravenously injected gadolinium(III) compounds are used as contrast agents in magnetic resonance imaging examinations. Due to the high toxicity of free gadolinium ions, complexing agents with a high complexation constant are used for this purpose.
  • The development of nephrogenic systemic fibrosis in patients with renal insufficiency who previously received gadolinium-containing contrast media is suspected.

  • Notice! Gadolinium and gadolinium compounds should be considered toxic.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer