Case Report

Persistent Nephrogram Sign on Performing Computed Tomography: A Case Report

10.5152/imj.2017.05924

  • Ahmet Aslan
  • Sevde Nur Emir
  • Fatma Kulalı
  • Fatih Karagüzel
  • Yaşar Bükte

Received Date: 19.02.2017 Accepted Date: 03.04.2017 İstanbul Med J 2017;18(3):179-181

A persistent nephrogram sign is described as the prolonged renal cortical retention of iodine-based contrast media and striking parenchymal enhancement in the kidneys on performing unenhanced computed tomography. It can be seen after the administration of iodine-based contrast media in patients with contrast-induced nephropathy or renal insufficiency. This case report aimed to describe the persistent nephrogram sign and inform clinicians about contrastinduced nephropathy in light of the current medical literature.

Keywords: Iodine-based contrast medium, computed tomography, kidney, nephrogram sign, acute kidney failure.