This subproject is one of many research subprojects utilizing the resources provided by a Center grant funded by NIH/NCRR. The subproject and investigator (PI) may have received primary funding from another NIH source, and thus could be represented in other CRISP entries. The institution listed is for the Center, which is not necessarily the institution for the investigator. This research study will use a radioactive medication called OctreoScan for adults having a scan of suspected tumor tissue. OctreoScan is used by doctors who specialize in radiology to improve the quality of the pictures taken by different types of cameras, such as the gamma camera. The gamma camera can sense radioactivity. OctreoScan attaches to special tumors, like a key placed into a door lock, to help doctors see where tumors are in the body. The camera takes its pictures by measuring the amount of radiation given off by the OctreoScan. The purpose of this research study is to determine if age and kidney function affect the OctreoScan images. The OctreoScan is part of the clinical care from which research study data will be obtained. This study is also being performed to collect information about safety and how the OctreoScan is processed by the body in older people and people with kidney problems.
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