Iodinated contrast (diagram)

Case contributed by Andrew Murphy
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Dimeric vs monomeric contrast

Diagram

Simplified diagram.

The basic monomer of iodinated contrast medium comprises a tri-iodinated benzene ring modified by additional side groups (R).

Case Discussion

​This is a simplified diagram of the basic strucure of dimeric and monomeric contrast agents.

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