CT-guided percutaneous ethanol injection in treatment of metastatic adrenal tumors
- Author:
Chang-Jing ZUO
1
Author Information
1. Department of Radiology
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Adrenal gland neoplasms;
Ethanol;
Injections;
Intralesional;
Neoplasm metastasis;
Tomography;
X-ray computed
- From:
Academic Journal of Second Military Medical University
2010;27(12):1358-1360
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective: To validate the therapeutic value of CT-guided percutaneous ethanol injection (PEI) in the treatment of metastatic adrenal tumors. Methods: Thirty one foci (diameter ranging from 1.5 cm to 7.2 cm) in 25 patients with metastatic adrenal tumors were treated with CT-guided PEI for more than twice. Plain and enhanced CT scans were performed 1-2 months after PEI to observe the size and necrosis of the tumors. Results: Post-PEI enhanced CT scan showed that 18 of the 20 foci with diameters less than 3 cm completely necrotized; 11 foci with diameters between 3 cm and 7.2 cm necrotized partially, and 2 foci completely necrotized after another 2-3 courses of PEI treatment. Conclusion: CT guided PEI is a simple and minimally invasive means for treatment of metastatic adrenal tumors, and the therapeutic effect is satisfactory.
