Intracranial tumors: unexpected uptake of I-123 HIPDM

Radiology. 1986 Nov;161(2):409-11. doi: 10.1148/radiology.161.2.3763910.

Abstract

I-123 HIPDM is a brain imaging agent thought to reflect cerebral cortical perfusion. Increased uptake of I-123 HIPDM occurred unexpectedly in two cases of intracranial tumors.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Astrocytoma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Brain Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Iodine Radioisotopes*
  • Iodobenzenes*
  • Meningeal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Meningioma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Middle Aged
  • Radionuclide Imaging

Substances

  • Iodine Radioisotopes
  • Iodobenzenes
  • N,N,N'-trimethyl-N'-(2-hydroxy-3-methyl-5-iodobenzyl)-1,3-propanediamine