Abstract
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.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Article number | 61 |
| Journal | Journal of Clinical Imaging Science |
| Volume | 3 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Jan 1 2013 |
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Keywords
- Adenoma
- Adrenal
- adrenocortical carcinoma
- computed tomography
- magnetic resonance imaging
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
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Adrenal Lesions : Spectrum of imaging findings with emphasis on multi-detector computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. / Guerrisi, Antonino; Marin, Daniele; Baski, Mahbubeh; Guerrisi, Pietro; Capozza, Federica; Catalano, Carlo.
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AU - Catalano, Carlo
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AB - 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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