Computed tomography of adrenal abscess

J Comput Assist Tomogr. 1987 May-Jun;11(3):550-1. doi: 10.1097/00004728-198705000-00040.

Abstract

We present a patient with a progressively enlarging adrenal mass detected by CT which extended to the renal hilum and inferior vena cava. Pathologic evaluation revealed an adrenal abscess containing purulent debris.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abscess / diagnostic imaging*
  • Adrenal Gland Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*