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Adrenal Imaging

Meta-iodobenzylguanidine (MIBG)

Pharmacology & Physiology
Normal distribution of I-131 MIBG:
Excretion
Indications
Technique
Drugs which interfere with MIBG uptake

Lesions Imaged with MIBG:

Pheochromocytoma

Neuroblastoma

Adrenal Medullary Hyperplasia

[131I] 6-beta-iodomethyl-19-norcholesterol: NP-59 Imaging

Pharmacology and Physiology
Non-suppressed exam
Dexamethasone suppression exam

Disorders Imaged with NP-59:

Cushing's Syndrome

Primary hyperaldosteronism: Conn's Syndrome

Adrenal Hyperandrogenism

Non-hyperfunctioning Adrenal Adenoma