Name

131I-MIBG

Alternate Names

I131 metaiodobenzylguanidine

Abbreviations

None

Category

Radiation

Subcategory

Radioisotope

NSC Number

None

Primary Site

None

Histology

pheochromocytoma, paraganglioma, neuroblastoma

Remarks

Do NOT code if given as a radioisotope for scanning purposes. Code if stated to be given to treat/kill cancer cells.

I131- MIBG is therapy for treatment-resistant neuroblastoma, unresectable or metastatic pheochromoocytoma and paraganglioma.

Coding

Please see remarks for additional information
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