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Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis can cause a thickening and hardening of the skin, heart and lungs—and cause painful contracting of the joints.

Columnist Desiree Lama thought that the worst of her MRI experiences was behind her. Not so, she learned during a recent routine checkup.

"The worst disease caused by MRI contrast agents is nephrogenic systemic fibrosis," he said. "People have succumbed after just a single dose." The condition can cause a thickening and hardening of ...