Differentiation of adrenal adenomas from nonadenomas using CT attenuation values.

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Authors

Melvyn Korobkin · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

F J Brodeur · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Abstract

Unenhanced CT attenuation values can characterize an adrenal mass as a benign adenoma with high specificity and acceptable sensitivity. Adrenal masses cannot be characterized using enhanced CT attenuation values or lesion size.

Topics & Keywords

Pituitary Gland Disorders and Treatments Adrenal and Paraganglionic Tumors Hormonal Regulation and Hypertension

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: American Journal of Roentgenology

Volume 166, Issue 3, pp. 531-536

DOI: 10.2214/ajr.166.3.8623622

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