Iodine I 123-Metaiodobenzylguanidine
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Iodine I 123-Metaiodobenzylguanidine Definition
The neurotransmitter analogue 3-nitrobenzylguanidine conjugated to iodine I 123 and used as a gamma-emitting imaging agent. The adrenergic tissue uptake and storage of I-123 metaiodobenzylguanidine (I-123 MIBG) mimics that of norepinephrine (NE). The distribution of this agent enables the scintigraphic imaging of neural crest tumors, such as neuroblastoma and pheochromocytoma.
Iodine I 123-Metaiodobenzylguanidine Synonyms
Iobenguane Sulfate I 123, I-123-MIBG, IOBENGUANE SULFATE I 123, Iobenguane Sulfate I-123, Iodine I 123-Metaiodobenzylguanidine
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