Gadolinium radiologic contrast is a useful alternative for hysterosalpingography in patients with iodine allergy.

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: To report the successful use of gadolinium radiologic contrast for hysterosalpingography. DESIGN: Case report. SETTING: Outpatient care in a private practice setting. PATIENT(S) One female patient entering and finishing study. INTERVENTION(S) Hysterosalpingogram. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S) Interpretability of radiological imaging. RESULT(S) Visualization of a normal uterine cavity and fallopian tubes with bilateral patency was confirmed during the procedure. Radiologic films were created that document the results. The best visualization of the internal pelvic anatomy was noted during the actual procedure. There was a lighter image noted on the films taken from the use of gadolinium rather than the traditional iodinated contrast. CONCLUSION(S) Gadolinium is a safe and useful alternative to iodinated contrast for hysterosalpingography in patients with iodine allergy.