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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.
I131- MIBG is therapy for treatment-resistant neuroblastoma, unresectable or metastatic pheochromoocytoma and paraganglioma.
Coding
Please see remarks for additional information
