European radiology
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Observational Study
Incidence of contrast-induced nephropathy in hospitalised patients with cancer.
To determine the frequency of and possible factors related to contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) in hospitalised patients with cancer. ⋯ • Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) is a concern for oncological patients undergoing CT. • CIN occurs more often when CT is performed <45 days after chemotherapy. • Hypertension and treatment with bevacizumab appear to be additional risk factors.