Incidental adrenal masses are those that are discovered by imaging performed for other indications
IMAGING ANATOMY
General Anatomic Considerations
Anatomic Relationships
Imaging Protocol Optimization
Classic Imaging Appearance
Preferred Imaging Modality
Interpretation Pitfalls
CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS
Clinical Importance
Management of Adrenal Incidentaloma
Adrenal Mass Biopsy
Endocrine Evaluation
Selected References
Glazer DI et al: Incidental adrenal nodules. Radiol Clin North Am. 59(4):591-601, 2021
McDermott E et al: The role of percutaneous CT-guided biopsy of an adrenal lesion in patients with known or suspected lung cancer. Abdom Radiol (NY). 46(3):1171-8, 2021
Elsayes KM et al: Mimics, pitfalls, and misdiagnoses of adrenal masses on CT and MRI. Abdom Radiol (NY). 45(4):982-1000, 2020
Glazer DI et al: Management of incidental adrenal masses: an update. Abdom Radiol (NY). 45(4):892-900, 2020
Mayo-Smith WW et al: Management of incidental adrenal masses: a white paper of the ACR incidental findings committee. J Am Coll Radiol. 14(8):1038-44, 2017
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Abbreviations
Hounsfield units (HU)
Absolute percentage washout (APW)
Adrenal cortical carcinoma (ACC)
Chemical shift MR (CS-MR)
Region of interest (ROI)
In phase (IP)
Out of phase (OP)
Definitions
Incidental adrenal masses are those that are discovered by imaging performed for other indications
IMAGING ANATOMY
General Anatomic Considerations
Anatomic Relationships
Imaging Protocol Optimization
Classic Imaging Appearance
Preferred Imaging Modality
Interpretation Pitfalls
CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS
Clinical Importance
Management of Adrenal Incidentaloma
Adrenal Mass Biopsy
Endocrine Evaluation
Selected References
Glazer DI et al: Incidental adrenal nodules. Radiol Clin North Am. 59(4):591-601, 2021
McDermott E et al: The role of percutaneous CT-guided biopsy of an adrenal lesion in patients with known or suspected lung cancer. Abdom Radiol (NY). 46(3):1171-8, 2021
Elsayes KM et al: Mimics, pitfalls, and misdiagnoses of adrenal masses on CT and MRI. Abdom Radiol (NY). 45(4):982-1000, 2020
Glazer DI et al: Management of incidental adrenal masses: an update. Abdom Radiol (NY). 45(4):892-900, 2020
Mayo-Smith WW et al: Management of incidental adrenal masses: a white paper of the ACR incidental findings committee. J Am Coll Radiol. 14(8):1038-44, 2017
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