FDA approves first treatment for rare adrenal tumors

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FDA approved Azedra (iobenguane I 131) injection for intravenous use for the treatment of adults and adolescents age 12 and older with pheochromocytoma or paraganglioma that cannot be surgically removed, have spread beyond the original tumor site and require systemic anticancer therapy.

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