Imaging functional adrenal disorders.
Technological developments in cross-sectional imaging have revolutionized the localization and characterization of functioning adrenal pathology. With effective use of modern imaging, the diagnosis of the cause and nature of functioning adrenal pathology can be reached speedily, accurately and efficiently in the majority of patients. We review the appearance of primary and secondary adrenal pathology, evaluate the diagnostic performance of imaging modalities, highlight newer technical developments, and propose a rational use of these tests in identifying functioning adrenal disease.
Sohaib
S A
SA
Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Royal Marsden Hospital, Fulham Road, London SW3 6JJ, UK. aslam.sohaib@rmh.nthames.nhs.uk
Rockall
A G
AG
Reznek
R H
RH
D000307:Adrenal Gland Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging / Q000379:methods; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods