Acute allergic reaction upon first exposure to gadolinium-DTPA: a case report.
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This is a case report of allergic reaction to Gadolinium-DTPA on first exposure, with a brief review of safety of MR contrast agents.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of cardiovascular magnetic resonance : official journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance
دوره 7 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2005