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Review
. 1990 Feb;43(2):149-52.

Clinical use of contrast media in magnetic resonance imaging

G M Bydder  1
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Review

Clinical use of contrast media in magnetic resonance imaging

G M Bydder. Br J Hosp Med. 1990 Feb.

Abstract

Two types of contrast media are now used in clinical magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Intravenous gadolinium-DTPA serves as a marker of blood-brain barrier disruption while intravenous magnetic iron oxide particles are of value in imaging the liver and spleen. The efficacy of MRI is improved with these agents but the examination is prolonged.

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