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Radiopharmaceuticals for diagnosis and treatment. Progress report, August 1, 1976--July 31, 1977. [Adrenal scintiscanning]

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:7218585

Results of /sup 131/I-19-iodocholesterol adrenal scintiscons, venograms, and venous aldosterone levels are compared with histologic findings in 33 patients submitted to surgery for primary aldosteronism. Data are included from studies on synthesis and tissue distribution in laboratory animals and man of /sup 131/I-, /sup 125/I-, or /sup 75/Se-labeled cholesterols, enzyme inhibitors that will concentrate in the adrenal cortex or medulla, and antibodies to dopamino-beta-hydrolase. (DBH)

Research Organization:
Michigan Univ., Ann Arbor (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
EY-76-S-02-2031
OSTI ID:
7218585
Report Number(s):
COO-2131-5
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English