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  • Radiology
  • Contrast Agents

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  • Gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) are widely used in medical imaging.
  • Concerns regarding gadolinium retention and potential long-term effects necessitate the exploration of alternatives.
  • Manganese-based contrast agents (MBCAs) have emerged as a potential alternative due to their paramagnetic properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically evaluate peer-reviewed research on manganese-based contrast agents.
  • To determine if MBCAs are a safe and effective alternative to gadolinium-based contrast agents.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic literature search was conducted across three academic databases.
  • Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were followed.
  • Inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied to select relevant studies.

Main Results:

  • Eighteen articles met the inclusion criteria for the systematic review.
  • The selected articles covered seven categories of MBCAs based on chelating molecules and structure.
  • Most MBCAs met or exceeded efficacy benchmarks for T1 contrast enhancement.
  • Safety data was sparse in the reviewed literature, though available information was generally promising.

Conclusions:

  • MBCAs demonstrate significant potential for pathology visualization, comparable to gadolinium-based agents.
  • Further research is required to thoroughly evaluate the safety of MBCAs.
  • Standardized protocols for testing MBCAs are needed to facilitate direct comparisons with gadolinium agents.