Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis | Medical Algorithm

Are you evaluating a patient who has been exposed to a gadolinium-based contrast agent during an MRI?

Yes

GFR

mL per min per 1.73 sq m

Has the patient developed?

• burning or itching of the skin?

Yes

• erythematous or darkened patches of skin?

Yes

• skin swelling?

Yes

• skin hardening or tightening?

Yes

• yellow spots on the conjunctiva?

Yes

• joint stiffness with limited range of motion?

Yes

• joint or bone pain?

Yes

• muscle weakness?

Yes

• unexplained organ dysfunction?

Yes

Renal disease

Results

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Results Interpretation and Description References Next Steps

Data complete?

Evaluation appropriate?

Number of findings that may indicate nephrogenic systemic fibrosis

Is the patient at risk for GBCA-related NSF?

Should a skin biopsy be performed to identify fibrosis?

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Interpretation and Description

References

Next Steps in Evaluation

Diagnosis

Risk Factors
Clinical Diagnosis, Including Family History For Genetics
- Local Tissue Injury Associated with Extravasation of Contrast Material
Imaging Studies
- Indications for Use of Low-Osmolality Contrast Materials
- Coronary Angiography | Risk Equation for Contrast Associated Nephropathy
Criteria For Diagnosis
- Risk Factors for Nonionic Contrast Material-Induced Venous Thrombosis
- Coronary Angiography | Risk Equation for Contrast Associated Nephropathy

Monitoring

Response To Therapy
- Risk Factors for Nonionic Contrast Material-Induced Venous Thrombosis
Adverse Effects
- Risk Factors for Radiocontrast-Induced Acute Renal Injury
- Risk Score of Mehran et al for Predicting Nephropathy Secondary to Radiocontrast After a Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Evaluation

Results

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Interpretation and Description

References

Next Steps in Evaluation

Diagnosis

Monitoring

Specialty

Objective

ICD-10

Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis Associated with Use of Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agents

Purpose: To evaluate a patient for nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) following use of a gadolinium-based contrast agent (GBCA) during an MRI.

Evaluation

Results

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Interpretation and Description

References

Next Steps in Evaluation

Diagnosis

Monitoring

Specialty

Objective

ICD-10