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Imaging of Adrenal-Related Endocrine Disorders.
- Source :
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Radiologic clinics of North America [Radiol Clin North Am] 2020 Nov; Vol. 58 (6), pp. 1099-1113. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Sep 17. - Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- Endocrine disorders associated with adrenal pathologies can be caused by insufficient adrenal gland function or excess hormone secretion. Excess hormone secretion may result from adrenal hyperplasia or hormone-secreting (ie, functioning) adrenal masses. Based on the hormone type, functioning adrenal masses can be classified as cortisol-producing tumors, aldosterone producing tumors, and androgen-producing tumors, which originate in the adrenal cortex, as well as catecholamine-producing pheochromocytomas, which originate in the medulla. Nonfunctioning lesions can cause adrenal gland enlargement without causing hormonal imbalance. Evaluation of adrenal-related endocrine disorders requires clinical and biochemical workup associated with imaging evaluation to reach a diagnosis and guide management.<br /> (Copyright © 2020 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
- Subjects :
- Adrenal Gland Neoplasms pathology
Adrenal Gland Neoplasms surgery
Adrenal Glands diagnostic imaging
Adrenal Glands metabolism
Adrenal Glands pathology
Adrenalectomy methods
Aldosterone metabolism
Androgens metabolism
Cushing Syndrome pathology
Endocrine System Diseases physiopathology
Female
Humans
Hydrocortisone metabolism
Male
Pheochromocytoma pathology
Prognosis
Severity of Illness Index
Adrenal Gland Neoplasms diagnostic imaging
Cushing Syndrome diagnostic imaging
Endocrine System Diseases diagnostic imaging
Pheochromocytoma diagnostic imaging
Tomography, X-Ray Computed methods
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1557-8275
- Volume :
- 58
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Radiologic clinics of North America
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 33040851
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rcl.2020.07.010