Uses
Lugol solution has been used in a study to assess narrow-band imaging without image magnification for detecting high-grade dysplasia and intramucosal esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. It has also been used in a study to determine its benefit in aiding detection of the presence and spread of small squamous cell carcinomas of the esophagus.
Definition
ChEBI: Iodine aqueous is an organic molecular entity.
General Description
Lugol solution is comprised of aqueous potassium iodide plus iodine.
Safety Profile
Experimental
reproductive effects. When heated to
decomposition it emits toxic fumes of I-.
