MeSH definition : 19-Iodocholest-5-en-3 beta-ol. A cholesterol derivative usually substituted with radioactive
iodine in the 19 position. The compound is an adrenal cortex scanning agent used in
the assessment of patients suspected of having Cushing's syndrome, hyperaldosteronism,
pheochromocytoma and adrenal remnants following total adrenalectomy.;
MeSH synonym : 19 iodocholesterol;
CISMeF synonym : iodocholesterol, 19;
MeSH CAS label : Cholest-5-en-3-ol, 19-(iodo-125I)-, (3beta)-;
Registry Number MeSH : 30461-91-7;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19-iodocholesterol;
19-Iodocholest-5-en-3 beta-ol. A cholesterol derivative usually substituted with radioactive
iodine in the 19 position. The compound is an adrenal cortex scanning agent used in
the assessment of patients suspected of having Cushing's syndrome, hyperaldosteronism,
pheochromocytoma and adrenal remnants following total adrenalectomy.
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