Iodobenzamide is a chemical compound that belongs to the class of benzamide derivatives. It is primarily recognized for its use in nuclear medicine and diagnostic imaging, particularly in scintigraphy, where it functions as a radiotracer. The compound is often labeled with iodine-123, allowing it to be used in imaging studies of the pancreas to assess conditions such as pancreatic tumors or to evaluate pancreatic function.
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