Clinical Experiences of Adrenal Tumors: Studies on the Localization of Adrenal Tumors.
- Author:
Jeong Zoo LEE
1
;
Jong Byung YOON
Author Information
1. Department of Urology, College of Medicine, Pusan National University, Pusan, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Adrenal tumors;
Localization
- MeSH:
Adrenal Glands;
Aortography;
Cushing Syndrome;
Diagnosis;
Humans;
Hyperaldosteronism;
Pheochromocytoma;
Phlebography;
Radionuclide Imaging;
Ultrasonography
- From:Korean Journal of Urology
1990;31(6):820-825
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Diagnostic accuracy in localizing tumors by means of computed tomography (CT), adrenal scintigraphy, ultrasonography (US) and IVP was compared in 12 cases of adrenal tumors which were experienced during last 6 years. The following results were obtained : 1. The patient group consists of 8 pheochromocytomas, 3 primary aldosteronism, and 1 Cushing syndrome. 2. For the initial diagnosis of adrenal cortical tumor (primary aldosteronism, Cushing syndrome) CT and adrenal scintigraphy are reliable and noninvasive modalities with high diagnostic accuracy, whereas in pheochromocytoma, US, CT and adrenal scintigraphy was useful. 3. Invasive diagnostic modalities such as aortography, venous sampling of adrenal gland and venography should be restricted to localizing adrenal tumors cannot be diagnosed by previous non -invasive diagnostic modalities.
