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Imatinib in the Treatment of Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis
Imatinib in the Treatment of Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis AMERICAN JOURNAL OF KIDNEY DISEASES Chandran, S., Petersen, J., Jacobs, C., Forentino, D., Doeden, K., Lafayette, R. A. 2009; 53 (1): 129-132Abstract
Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis is a disabling progressive condition that is being reported with increased frequency in patients with kidney disease. Treatment is extremely limited and largely supportive. We report a case of severe nephrogenic systemic fibrosis in a dialysis patient exposed to multiple doses of gadolinium who improved clinically and histologically with treatment with imatinib.
View details for DOI 10.1053/j.ajkd.2008.08.029
View details for Web of Science ID 000262172200018
View details for PubMedID 19012999