Imaging of carcinoid tumors with iodine-123 metaiodobenzylguanidine

Journal Article · Mon Nov 30 23:00:00 EST 1987 · J. Nucl. Med.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5606110

Bomanji, J; Levison, D A; Zuzarte, J; Britton, K E

Scintigraphy with /sup 123/I-radiolabeled metaiodobenzylguanidine (MIBG) was performed successfully in two patients with metastatic carcinoid tumor. The scintigraphic findings show diversity of the tumor deposits in the uptake of (/sup 123/I)MIBG in the same patient and between patients.

• Research Organization: St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London, England
• OSTI ID: 5606110
• Journal Information: J. Nucl. Med.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Nucl. Med.; (United States) Vol. 28:12; ISSN JNMEA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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