Severe liver injury with hematological disorders following the injection of non-ionic contrast medium. A case report

We describe a dramatic case of severe liver injury and hematological disorders following the injection of non-ionic contrast medium in a 49-year-old woman with endometrial cancer. This case developed into a fulminant hepatitis-like picture that required repeated plasmapheresis and hemodialysis.

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Published inActa radiologica (1987) Vol. 42; no. 3; p. 342
Main Authors Morita, Y, Kawamoto, C, Sato, K, Nakajima, T, Kanda, Y, Shiromizu, K
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.05.2001
Subjects
Anaphylaxis - chemically induced
Contrast Media - administration & dosage
Contrast Media - adverse effects
Female
Humans
Injections, Intravenous
Iopamidol - administration & dosage
Iopamidol - adverse effects
Leukopenia - chemically induced
Liver Failure - chemically induced
Middle Aged
Thrombocytopenia - chemically induced
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Summary:We describe a dramatic case of severe liver injury and hematological disorders following the injection of non-ionic contrast medium in a 49-year-old woman with endometrial cancer. This case developed into a fulminant hepatitis-like picture that required repeated plasmapheresis and hemodialysis.
ISSN:0284-1851
DOI:10.1034/j.1600-0455.2001.042003342.x