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MIBG

Dr Yuranga Weerakkody and Dr Jeremy Jones et al.

A MIBG scan is a scintigraphic study that uses metaiodobenzylguanidine labeled to Iodine-123 or Iodine-131. It is indicated in the investigation of phaeochromocytoma.

MIBG is positive in :

Some mild uptake can be physiologically seen in ⁵

liver
salivary glands
spleen
urinary bladder
heart
gastrointestinal tract
lungs

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