title: Densely calcified adrenals with preserved cortical function.
abstract: A patient with preserved adrenocortical function despite densely calcified adrenals is described. Similar cases have demonstrated a discrepancy between the apparent destruction of the glands, as judged by the extent of calcification radiographically, and their functional integrity. This case provided a unique opportunity to compare the results of adrenal function testing, adrenal appearance by computed tomograms, and adrenal histology with an actual clinical response to a variety of stresses capable of precipitating acute adrenal insufficiency.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas.
authors.forename: W J
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Georgitis
mesh_terms: D000304:Adrenal Cortex Function Tests; D000307:Adrenal Gland Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology*; D000328:Adult; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography