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State-of-the-art adrenal imaging.

W W Mayo-Smith1, G W Boland, R B Noto

  • 1Department of Radiology of Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital, 593 Eddy St, Providence, RI 02903, USA. william_mayo-smith@brown.edu

Radiographics : a Review Publication of the Radiological Society of North America, Inc
|July 14, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Radiology is crucial for detecting and characterizing adrenal masses. Imaging techniques like CT and MRI help differentiate benign from malignant adrenal diseases, guiding appropriate patient management.

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Area of Science:

  • Radiology
  • Endocrinology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Adrenal gland diseases are common, with increased detection of adrenal masses due to advanced imaging.
  • Radiology is vital for identifying and classifying adrenal abnormalities as benign or malignant.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the appropriate radiologic work-up for adrenal gland diseases.
  • To guide the characterization of adrenal masses using various imaging modalities.

Main Methods:

  • Biochemical screening for hyperfunctioning masses (pheochromocytoma, aldosteronoma).
  • Computed tomography (CT) with thin collimation, contrast-enhanced CT, and washout calculations.
  • Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging, including chemical shift imaging, and nuclear medicine for indeterminate cases.

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  • Radiologic features for diagnosing adrenal carcinoma, infections, and hemorrhage.

    • Main Results:

    • CT is the primary tool for differentiating benign adenomas from metastases in oncology patients.
    • A >50% contrast material washout on delayed CT scan is diagnostic of an adenoma.
    • Chemical shift MR imaging or biopsy can resolve indeterminate adrenal lesions in oncology patients.

    Conclusions:

    • Radiologic imaging is essential for the comprehensive evaluation of adrenal masses.
    • Specific imaging features allow for definitive diagnosis of most adrenal masses, including carcinoma, infections, and hemorrhage.
    • A structured radiologic work-up improves diagnostic accuracy for adrenal gland diseases.