Computed tomographic demonstration of hepatic tumor with the aid of intravenous iodinated fat emulsion. An experimental study.

Abstract

Computed tomography showed improved visualization of carcinogen-induced hepatoma in monkeys following intravenous injection of an experimental contrast material AG 60-99; selective opacification of the liver and spleen was accomplished with a dose of greater than or equal to 0.1 ml/kg, a fraction of the dose used in conventional x-ray tomography. This marked reduction was made possible by the improved density resolution of the CT scanner. This may be the first organ-specific contrast material intended primarily for use with CT scanners.

• Authors: M Vermess, R H Adamson, J L Doppman, M Girton
• Journal: Radiology (Radiology) Vol. 125 Issue 3 Pg. 711-5 (Dec 1977) ISSN: 0033-8419 [Print] United States
• PMID: 200969 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Iodized Oil

Topics

• Animals
• Carcinoma, Hepatocellular (diagnostic imaging)
• Iodized Oil
• Liver Neoplasms (diagnostic imaging)
• Macaca mulatta
• Tomography, X-Ray Computed