Detection of adrenal tumors by computerized tomographic scan in endocrine hypertension.
Localization of adrenal lesions in various adrenal disorders can be difficult. An attempt to identify the adrenal tumors in ten patients with pheochromocytoma, Cushing's syndrome, or primary aldosteronism was made using computerized tomographic (CT) scans. The adrenal tumor was visualized in eight patients. The CT scan appears to be a promising noninvasive technique for localization of adrenal tumors.
D000310:Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003480:Cushing Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D006929:Hyperaldosteronism / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006973:Hypertension / Q000209:etiology*; D010673:Pheochromocytoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed