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  • Radiology
  • Nephrology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Increasing use of lanthanum carbonate in dialysis patients for hyperphosphatemia.
  • Importance of recognizing medication-related radiographic findings.

Observation:

  • A dialysis patient presented with a "starry-sky" pattern on abdominal imaging.
  • Initial radiological interpretation mistakenly identified the pattern as barium contrast.

Findings:

  • The patient had no history of barium or radiocontrast exposure.
  • The observed radiographic pattern was attributed to prescribed lanthanum carbonate medication.

Implications:

  • Clinicians must be aware of lanthanum carbonate's typical radiographic appearance.
  • Recognizing this finding can prevent misdiagnosis and unnecessary interventions.
  • The radiopaque nature of lanthanum carbonate may aid in assessing patient adherence.