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: Introduction. Pancreatitis is a serious disease of the pancreas, an organ and gland in the upper abdominal area. Pancreatitis is characterized by an inflammation of the pancreas and can be life-threatening. Pancreatitis can led to serious complications, such as diabetes, malabsorption, hemorrhage, and organ failure.