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General
Synonym/Acronym:
Adrenal scintiscan, adrenal scintigraphy, metaiodobenzylguanidine or MIBG scan.
Common Use:
To assist in the diagnosis of Cushing’s syndrome, Conn’s syndrome, and adrenal gland tumors (adrenocortical cancer, adenomas, neuroblastomas, and pheochromocytomas).
Area Of Application:
Adrenal gland.
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