Neuroblastoma, Pheochromocytoma
Conditions
Keywords
Neuroblastoma, Pheochromocytoma, MIBG
Brief summary
I-123-MIBG is used to image patients with neuroblastoma, pheochromocytoma and other neural crest tumors
Detailed description
Entry criteria--Histologically documented neuroblastoma or pheochromocytoma or strong suspicion of neuroblastoma or pheochromocytoma. Exclusion criteria--Pregnancy Randomization--None Procedure--Patients will receive a dose of I-123-MIBG by intravenous injection. Images will obtained at 18-24 hours after administration of the drug and at 42-48 hours as needed. SSKI will be used to block thyroid uptake of free I-123-iodide
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Histologically proven neuroblastoma or pheochromocytoma or strong suspicion of neuroblastoma or pheochromocytoma
Exclusion criteria
* Pregnancy