NCIt synonyms : I 131 Lipiodol; Iodine I 131 Lipiodol; 131 I-Ethiodized Oil;
NCIt definition : A cytotoxic radioconjugate consisting of lipiodol, an iodinated ethyl ester derived
from poppy seed oil, labeled with iodine 131 (I-131). I-131 Lipiodol accumulates in
hepatocellular carcinoma and hepatoblastoma tumor cells, resulting in targeted cytotoxicity
to tumor cells while sparing surrounding normal cells and tissues. (NCI04);
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A radioactive substance being studied in the treatment of liver cancer.
It is a form of poppy seed oil that contains iodine, some of which is the radioactive
substance iodine I 131. It builds up in the blood and lymph vessels in the liver and
may kill cancer cells. It is a type of radiopharmaceutical.;
Drug name : Lipiocis;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000666218; CDR0000666219;