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Normal NP-59 Adrenal cortical Imaging

Posted in Nuclear Medicine on August 20, 2010 by m.khodeer

Study Type, Agent, and Dose?

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4 Day Delay
5 Day Delay
Normal NP-59 Adrenal Cortical Imaging

Agent: 131l-6β-iodomethyl-19-norcholesterol (NP59)
Adult Doses: 500 microCi to 1 mCi IV

Excertion: Enterohepatic

Critical Organ: adrenal gland

Notes:
  • Imaging is done at 4-5 days in order to allow the background activity to decrease somewhat
  • Normal adrenal glands may show some assymetry
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