title: [Adrenal scintigraphy].
abstract: Adrenal scintigraphy is a functional imaging technique for evaluation of adrenal gland hyperfunction. In this review the methodology and multiple applications of the examination are described. The role of scintigraphy in the light of the relatively high radiation dose to the patient is defined and compared with other imaging modalities. The request for a thorough biochemical and anatomical evaluation prior to scintigraphy is emphasized in order to achieve accurate interpretation. Abnormal imaging patterns and the interpretation criterion are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Arhus Universitetshospital, Arhus Kommunehospital, Afdelingen for Klinisk Fysiologi og Nuklearmedicin, Medicinsk-endokrinologisk Afdeling, DK-8000 Arhus C. karinr@dadlnet.dk
authors.forename: Karin
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Rasmussen
authors.forename: Jens Otto
authors.initials: JO
authors.lastname: Jørgensen
authors.forename: Jørgen
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Frøkiaer
mesh_terms: D000307:Adrenal Gland Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D000308:Adrenocortical Hyperfunction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D006929:Hyperaldosteronism / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging
chemical_list: D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes