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
2008
NSF: WHAT WE KNOW AND WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW: Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis: Early Recognition and Treatment
Knopp EA, Cowper SE. NSF: WHAT WE KNOW AND WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW: Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis: Early Recognition and Treatment. Seminars In Dialysis 2008, 21: 123-128. PMID: 18226008, DOI: 10.1111/j.1525-139x.2007.00399.x.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsNephrogenic systemic fibrosisGadolinium-containing contrast agentsEarly recognitionSystemic fibrosisAcute kidney diseaseSignificant risk factorsInvolved extremityRenal dysfunctionRenal insufficiencyExtracorporeal photopheresisRenal functionMedical therapyMuscle weaknessKidney diseaseRisk factorsDistressing diseaseEarly treatmentPhysical therapyEffective treatmentEarly symptomsEarly signsPatientsBeneficial effectsFibrosisTherapy
2007
Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis: A Population Study Examining the Relationship of Disease Development to Gadolinium Exposure
Deo A, Fogel M, Cowper SE. Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis: A Population Study Examining the Relationship of Disease Development to Gadolinium Exposure. Clinical Journal Of The American Society Of Nephrology 2007, 2: 264-267. PMID: 17699423, DOI: 10.2215/cjn.03921106.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNephrogenic systemic fibrosisGadolinium-containing contrast agentsGadolinium exposureIncidence of NSFSevere renal failurePopulation of patientsMajor risk factorOccurrence of NSFDevastating complicationESRD populationRenal failureSignificant morbidityRadiologic studiesRisk factorsSystemic fibrosisPopulation studiesESRDPatientsDisease developmentRecent reportsExposureContrast agentsRiskMorbidityComplicationsNephrogenic 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