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1Sektion Senologische Diagnostik, Universitätsfrauenklinik Heidelberg, Vossstrasse 9, 69115 Heidelberg, Deutschland. hans.junkermann@med.uni-heidelberg.de
Abstract:
There are no reports about negative effects on the fetus of the application of gadolinium-containing contrast media to pregnant mothers. Iodine-containing contrast media may lead to a transient hypothyroidism in the newborn. This will be detected with certainty by the neonatal TSH screening. Iodine- or gadolinium-containing contrast media may be used in pregnant women if indispensable. In the gut of breastfed children less than 1% of the recommended pediatric doses of contrast media are found after both types of contrast media have been given to their mothers. Therefore there are no reasons against the use of contrast media during the nursing period.
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