Adrenal Lesions: Spectrum of Imaging Findings with Emphasis on Multi-Detector Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging
| Autor: | Mahbubeh Baski, Federica Capozza, Daniele Marin, Carlo Catalano, Pietro Guerrisi, Antonino Guerrisi |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2013 |
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Adenoma
lcsh:Medical physics. Medical radiology. Nuclear medicine medicine.medical_specialty medicine.diagnostic_test business.industry Adrenal gland Multi detector computed tomography lcsh:R895-920 Computed tomography Magnetic resonance imaging computed tomography medicine.disease medicine.anatomical_structure Adrenal masses Carcinoma adrenocortical carcinoma Pictorial Essay Medicine Adrenocortical carcinoma magnetic resonance imaging Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging Radiology Adrenal business |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Clinical Imaging Science, Vol 3, Iss 1, Pp 61-61 (2013) Journal of Clinical Imaging Science |
| ISSN: | 2156-5597 2156-7514 |
| Popis: | The adrenal gland is a common site of a large spectrum of abnormalities like primary tumors, hemorrhage, metastases, and enlargement of the gland from external hormonal stimulation. Most of these lesions represent nonfunctioning adrenal adenomas and thus warrant a conservative management. Multi-detector computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging are still considered highly specific and complementary techniques for the detection and characterization of adrenal abnormalities. Radiologist can establish a definitive diagnosis for most adrenal masses (i.e., carcinoma, hemorrhage) based on imaging alone. Imaging therefore can differentiate malignant lesions from those benign and avoid unnecessary aggressive management of benign lesions. The article gives an overview of the adrenal lesions and their imaging characteristics seen on CT and MR imaging. |
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