Adrenal pseudotumors on CT due to dilated portosystemic veins.
The adrenal and periadrenal venous systems are part of the portosystemic collateral pathways that may enlarge in portal hypertension. The cross-sectional image of the resulting enlarged venous channels may simulate an adrenal mass. Three examples of such computed tomographic (CT) scans are presented with selective venographic correlation. Patients with portal hypertension and suspected adrenal pathology may require enhanced or dynamic CT scans.
D000310:Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D000311:Adrenal Glands / Q000098:blood supply / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D004108:Dilatation, Pathologic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011168:Portal System / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014680:Veins