Gd-DTPA
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| Term | Gd-DTPA |
| Short definition | GCT - A rare tumor that usually forms in bone but can also form in cartilage, muscle, fat, blood vessels, or other supporting tissues in the body. Most GCTs occur at the ends of the long bones of the arms and legs near a joint (eg, knee, wrist, hip, or shoulder). |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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Gd-DTPA - A substance used in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to make clear images of the brain, spine, heart, soft tissues of joints, and inside bones. Gd-DTPA is studied in cancer diagnosis. It's a kind of contrast medium. Also called gadopentetate dimeglumine and magnevist
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