Patients are frequently asked about iodine or seafood allergy before IV contrast material is administered because of a commonly held belief among radiologists and others in the medical community of a specific cross-reactivity between iodinated radiographic contrast material and other iodine-rich substances.
Pericarditis is inflammation of the pericardium, two thin layers of a sac-like tissue that surrounds the heart, holds it in place and helps it work. A small amount of fluid keeps the layers separate so that thereâs no friction between them.
Pancreatitis is a serious complication occurring in approximately 5 percent of Lupus patients and is usually secondary to vasculitis. Mesenteric or intestinal vasculitis is a life-threatening condition that may have complications of obstruction, perforation, or infarction.It is rare. Abnormal liver enzyme levels are also found in about one-third of Lupus patients, and can be from lupus, infection, or medication.ancreatitis is a serious complication occurring in approximately 5 percent of Lupus patients and is usually secondary to vasculitis. Mesenteric or intestinal vasculitis is a life-threatening condition that may have complications of obstruction, perforation, or infarction. It is rare.