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MIBG scan

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A procedure used to find neuroendocrine tumors, such as neuroblastomas and pheochromocytomas. A small amount of a substance called radioactive iobenguane is injected into a vein and travels through the bloodstream. Neuroendocrine tumor cells take up the radioactive iobenguane and are detected by a scanner.

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Title: National Cancer Institute
NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms

Alternate Names

Metaiodobenzylguanidine scan

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