Gadolinium Contrast Dyes and NSF NFD
Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF) - also known as Nephrogenic Fibrosing Dermopathy, or NFD - is a severely debilitating condition that has been diagnosed in people with kidney disease following exposure to gadolinium contrast dyes used in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and magnetic resonance angiography (MRA). NSF/NFD is characterized by a hardening of the skin, as well as the excessive formation of connective tissue in the internal organs. As of yet, there is no cure for NSF/NSD, though various therapies can provide some relief, and kidney transplants have been known to …
