Radiological evaluation of adrenal incidentalomas: current methods and future prospects

S McDermott; O J O'Connor; C G Cronin; M A Blake

doi:10.1016/j.beem.2011.07.005

Radiological evaluation of adrenal incidentalomas: current methods and future prospects

Best Pract Res Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2012 Feb;26(1):21-33. doi: 10.1016/j.beem.2011.07.005.

Authors

S McDermott¹, O J O'Connor, C G Cronin, M A Blake

Affiliation

¹ Department of Abdominal Imaging and Interventional Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA 02114, USA. [email protected]

PMID: 22305450
DOI: 10.1016/j.beem.2011.07.005

Abstract

Incidental adrenal lesions are very common. Computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET) all have a role to play in characterizing adrenal lesions. The purpose of this review is to discuss the rationale behind both established and emerging imaging techniques. We also discuss how to follow up incidentally found lesions.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

3-Iodobenzylguanidine
Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / pathology
Adrenal Glands / diagnostic imaging
Fluorine Radioisotopes
Humans
Incidental Findings*
Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
Positron-Emission Tomography / methods
Radiopharmaceuticals
Tomography, Emission-Computed, Single-Photon / methods
Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods

Substances

Fluorine Radioisotopes
Radiopharmaceuticals
3-Iodobenzylguanidine

Supplementary concepts

Adrenal incidentaloma