Over the past 75 years, radiocontrast agents have provided numerous diagnostic and
therapeutic advances in the field of medicine. The benefits of these agents must be weighed …

Intravenous contrast medium (ICM) rarely induces anaphylactic reactions, including
urticaria, hypotension and respiratory failure. Even the most modern ICM may cause such …

Although adverse effects of radiographic contrast medium, ranging from minor rashes to
anaphylactic reactions, are not rare during various radiologic procedures, thrombocytopenia …

Acute contrast-induced thrombocytopenia is a rare event with the use of modern low
osmolarity iodinated contrast media. The pathophysiological mechanism that causes platelet …

A 43-year-old male patient on maintenance hemodialysis had an enhanced computed
tomography scan examination with iohexol for the first time 10 min before regular …

BACKGROUND: Intravenous contrast–induced thrombocytopenia is a rare but potentially life-
threatening complication in pregnancy. CASE: A 22-year-old woman, gravida 2 para 1, at 33 …

Acute thrombocytopenia due to intravenous infusion of radiographic contrast media is
extremely rare. We report the first such case in Japan. A 52-year-old male was admitted to …

Conclusion: Iodinated contrast-induced thrombocytopenia is a rare complication with an
unknown causative mechanism. There is no definitive treatment for this condition, with …

Iodinated contrast medium, administered during several diagnostic tests may be frequent
cause of anaphylactic reactions or rashes. Thrombocytopenia after injection of iodinated …

Acute severe thrombocytopenia following contrast administration is incredibly rare, but it can
lead to significant morbidity. This case details the experience of a 63-year-old male whose …