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19-Iodocholesterol is a derivative of cholesterol with an iodine atom in the 19-position. When the iodine atom is a radioactive isotope (iodine-125 or iodine-131) it is used as an adrenal cortex radiocontrast agent for in the assessment of patients suspected of having Cushing’s syndrome hyperaldosteronism pheochromocytoma and adrenal remnants following total adrenalectomy.

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IUPAC name
(3S8S9S10S13R14S17R)-10-(iodomethyl)-13-methyl-17-[(2R)-6-methylheptan-2-yl]-234789111214151617-dodecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-ol

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