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Liposomes as contrast agents for ultrasonic imaging

  • US 5,456,901 A
  • Filed: 02/28/1995
  • Issued: 10/10/1995
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/22/1989
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of providing an image of an internal region of a patient comprising:

  • (a) administering to the patient a liposome having encapsulated therein a solid contrast enhancing agent selected from the group consisting of magnetite and solid iodine particles, or a liquid contrast enhancing agent selected from the group consisting of solubilized iodinated compounds; and

    (b) scanning the patient using ultrasonic imaging to obtain visible images of the region.

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