Update on imaging of the adrenal cortex

Curr Opin Endocrinol Diabetes Obes. 2011 Jun;18(3):186-92. doi: 10.1097/MED.0b013e328346179b.

Abstract

Purpose of review: To explain the rationale behind and findings on both established and newer techniques in adrenal cortical imaging. We also discuss management of incidentally found adrenal lesions.

Recent findings: Computed tomography, MRI and PET all have a role to play in imaging of adrenal lesions.

Summary: The role of adrenal imaging is to differentiate benign 'leave-alone' lesions from those that warrant further management.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Adrenal Glands / diagnostic imaging*
  • Adrenal Glands / pathology
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
  • Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
  • Radiopharmaceuticals
  • Tomography, Emission-Computed
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Substances

  • Radiopharmaceuticals