2015
Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis
LaChance A, Abu-Alfa A, Cowper S. Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis. 2015, 119-136. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4939-2395-3_12.ChaptersNephrogenic systemic fibrosisMagnetic resonance angiographySystemic fibrosisNon-renal patientsOff-label useDiverse medical specialtiesMedication toxicityRenal diseasePathological featuresRenal populationRare conditionUnsuspected conditionsLong-term effectsNew toxicitiesGadolinium retentionResonance angiographyDisease causesTreatment climateNovel diseaseMedical specialtiesFibrosisDiseasePhysiciansPharmaceutical companiesToxicity
2011
Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis: Clinicopathological definition and workup recommendations
Girardi M, Kay J, Elston DM, LeBoit PE, Abu-Alfa A, Cowper SE. Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis: Clinicopathological definition and workup recommendations. Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology 2011, 65: 1095-1106.e7. PMID: 21724294, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2010.08.041.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsDiagnosis of NSFNephrogenic systemic fibrosisClinicopathological definitionNSF diagnosisWorkup recommendationsPrior clinical experienceClinicopathological presentationRenal diseaseHistopathological featuresRisk factorsStudy populationPrecise causationSystemic fibrosisClinical experienceAccurate diagnosisClinical expertiseDiagnostic standardHistopathological atlasDiagnosisGold standardMedical investigationsCompelling associationPhysiciansIndisputable linkContrast agents
2010
Renal transplantation for nephrogenic systemic fibrosis: a case report and review of the literature
Cuffy MC, Singh M, Formica R, Simmons E, Abu Alfa AK, Carlson K, Girardi M, Cowper SE, Kulkarni S. Renal transplantation for nephrogenic systemic fibrosis: a case report and review of the literature. Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation 2010, 26: 1099-1101. PMID: 21079195, DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gfq693.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesConceptsNephrogenic systemic fibrosisRenal transplantationSystemic fibrosisSymptoms of NSFEarly renal transplantationUnderwent renal transplantationRare fibrosing disorderStandard therapy existsRenal functionFibrosing disorderRenal diseaseCase reportTherapy existsPatient's lesionTherapeutic modalitiesTransplantationPatientsLesionsFibrosisPhotopheresisPlasmapheresisImatinibSymptomsCareful considerationDisease
2009
Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis and Other Scleroderma Mimickers
Perazella M, Pope J, Cowper S. Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis and Other Scleroderma Mimickers. 2009, 97-106. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-84800-934-9_11.ChaptersNephrogenic systemic fibrosisCases of NSFSystemic fibrosisDiagnosis of NSFRisk of NSFDose of gadoliniumUnderlying renal diseaseYellow scleral plaquesDermal dendritic cellsNormal kidney functionSystemic fibrosing disorderScar-like fibrosisFibrocyte-like cellsExtracutaneous diseaseSymmetrical edemaEosinophilic fasciitisRenal insufficiencyAntinuclear antibodiesDendritic cellsFibrosing disorderRenal diseaseSystemic sclerosisHistopathological featuresHistopathological findingsKidney function
2008
Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis: An Overview
Cowper SE. Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis: An Overview. Journal Of The American College Of Radiology 2008, 5: 23-28. PMID: 18180005, DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2007.08.013.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus Statements
2007
Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis: a case series suggesting gadolinium as a possible aetiological factor
Moreno‐Romero J, Segura S, Mascaró JM, Cowper SE, Julià M, Poch E, Botey A, Herrero C. Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis: a case series suggesting gadolinium as a possible aetiological factor. British Journal Of Dermatology 2007, 157: 783-787. PMID: 17627792, DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.2007.08067.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNephrogenic systemic fibrosisDevelopment of NSFRenal insufficiency patientsOnset of symptomsNephrogenic fibrosing dermopathyPossible aetiological factorsMagnetic resonance angiographyRenal diseaseCase seriesAetiological factorsSystemic fibrosisResonance angiographyFibrotic conditionsPatientsParamagnetic contrast agentHistory of useDiseaseContrast agentsAngiographyFibrosisDermopathyEtiologyGadoliniumSymptomsNephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis: A Review and Exploration of the Role of Gadolinium
Cowper SE. Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis: A Review and Exploration of the Role of Gadolinium. Advances In Dermatology 2007, 23: 131-154. PMID: 18159899, DOI: 10.1016/j.yadr.2007.07.002.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus Statements
2001
Nephrogenic Fibrosing Dermopathy
Cowper S, Su L, Bhawan J, Robin H, LeBoit P. Nephrogenic Fibrosing Dermopathy. American Journal Of Dermatopathology 2001, 23: 383-393. PMID: 11801769, DOI: 10.1097/00000372-200110000-00001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNephrogenic fibrosing dermopathyElastic fibersPositive dermal dendrocytesCollagen bundlesDifferent kidney diseasesThick collagen bundlesRenal transplantCutaneous changesDendritic cellsFibrosing disorderRenal diseaseSystemic findingsIndurated plaquesDermal mucinKidney diseaseSingle institutionDermal dendrocytesDialysis centersHistopathologic examinationHistopathologic findingsRenal dialysisEntire dermisSpindle cellsEarly lesionsRoutine microscopy