Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis
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Also known as: NSFContent medically reviewed byDr. Pawan KattiM.S., M.Ch., F.MAS, UrologyView full profile onLinkedInWhat is Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis?Treatment optionsHow is this diagnosed?Symptoms & ReportsSymptoms & ReportsIf you or someone you know is exhibiting symptoms of Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis, seek medical attention immediately.The symptoms include:Swelling and tightening of the skinThickening and hardening of the skinExcess skin pigmentationBurning or itching of the affected areasFibrotic nodules and plaquesLoss of joint flexibility due to skin ThickeningBlisters or ulcersMuscle weaknessesFibrosis may extend to the membranes of the body cavity such as the pleura and the pericardium Swelling and tightening of the skin Thickening and hardening of the skin Excess skin pigmentation Burning or itching of the affected areas Fibrotic nodules and plaques Loss of joint flexibility due to skin Thickening Blisters or ulcers Muscle weaknesses Fibrosis may extend to the membranes of the body cavity such as the pleura and the pericardium The exact cause is not completely understood. It is attributed to exposure to gadolinium containing contrast agents during magnetic resonance imaging. It has not been observed in people with normal kidney function. High dose erythropoietin (a hormone produced by kidney) Recent vascular surgery Severe infection Blood clotting problems The risk factors include: Kidney transplant Acute kidney injury Moderate to severe kidney disease Hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis
Swelling and tightening of the skin
Thickening and hardening of the skin
Excess skin pigmentation
Burning or itching of the affected areas
Fibrotic nodules and plaques
Loss of joint flexibility due to skin Thickening
Blisters or ulcers
Muscle weaknesses
Fibrosis may extend to the membranes of the body cavity such as the pleura and the pericardium
The exact cause is not completely understood. It is attributed to exposure to gadolinium containing contrast agents during magnetic resonance imaging. It has not been observed in people with normal kidney function.
High dose erythropoietin (a hormone produced by kidney)
Recent vascular surgery
Severe infection
Blood clotting problems
The risk factors include:
Kidney transplant
Acute kidney injury
Moderate to severe kidney disease
Hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis
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