Adrenal cortex dysfunction: CT findings
Journal Article
·
· Radiology; (United States)
The computed tomographic appearance of the adrenal gland was studied in 302 patients with possible endocrinologic disease and 107 patients undergoing CT for nonendocrinologic reasons. Measurements of adrenal size were also made in 100 adults with no known adrenal pathology. CT proved to be a sensitive diagnostic tool in combination with clinical studies. When blood hormone levels are increased, CT can differentiate among homogeneous organic hyperplasia, nodular hyperplasia, benign adenoma, and malignant cortical adenoma. When blood hormone levels are decreased, CT can demonstrate hypoplasia or metastatic tumorous destruction. Calcifications can be demonstrated earlier than on plain radiographs. When hormone elimination is increased, the morphologic substrate can be identified; tumorous changes can be localized and infiltration of surrounding organs recognized.
- Research Organization:
- Universitat Tuebingen, West Germany
- OSTI ID:
- 7014678
- Journal Information:
- Radiology; (United States), Journal Name: Radiology; (United States) Vol. 150:1; ISSN RADLA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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