Preferred Label : Ethiodized Oil;
NCIt synonyms : Ethiodol;
NCIt related terms : iodized oil; Lipiodol;
NCIt definition : A synthetic iodine addition product of the ethyl ester of the fatty acids of poppy
seed oil. Ethiodized oil contains 37% organically bound iodine and is used as a diagnostic
radiopaque medium or, labeled with I-131, as an antineoplastic agent. Selectively
retained in tumor vessels for long periods, ethiodized oil is used for imaging organs
such as liver, lung, stomach, and thyroid. Labeled with I-131 or other beta emitters
(Y-90 or P-32), ethiodol can deliver a high internal radiation dose to certain tumors
with minimal effect on healthy tissues.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A form of poppy seed oil that contains iodine. Ethiodized oil is given
by injection and builds up in the blood and lymph vessels in tumors. It is used for
imaging (taking pictures) of the salivary glands and the lymph system. It is also
being studied in the imaging of other organs such as the liver, lung, stomach, and
thyroid. It is a type of diagnostic imaging agent.;
UNII : KZW0R0686Q;
CAS number : 8008-53-5;
Drug name : Lipiodol;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000666711; CDR0000666710; CDR0000666712; CDR0000666709;
Origin ID : C487;
UMLS CUI : C0015018;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
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