title: [The role of adrenal computerized tomography in endocrinopathies. Primary hyperaldosteronism].
abstract: A review was made of the CT findings in a series of 15 patients with a clinical diagnosis of primary hyperaldosteronism. An adrenal tumour (diameter 11-68 mm) was observed in 13 cases. No adrenal involvement was noted in the other two. The initial diagnosis was confirmed either histologically or by means of a thorough clinical and instrumental follow-up in all 15 cases. High-resolution CT may thus be proposed as an initial examination in the diagnosis of primary aldosteronism. Its efficiency is such that venous sampling can be restricted to doubtful or negative cases.
mesh_terms: D000236:Adenoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D000310:Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D000311:Adrenal Glands / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006929:Hyperaldosteronism / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
vernacular_title: Ruolo della TC surrenalica nelle endocrinopatie. L'iperaldosteronismo primario.