| CT of pheochromocytoma. | |
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PMID: 6773365 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The computed tomographic (CT) findings in 10 patients with pheochromocytoma are presented. Three of 10 patients had multiple endocrine adenomatosis, all with bilateral adrenal masses. One other patient had bilateral adrenal masses, four had right, and one had left sided adrenal masses. One tumor was extraadrenal. CT, when used as the initial imaging study, correctly identified nine of nine pheochromocytomas in six patients. In another four patients, recurrent or metastatic disease was identified. CT findings of use in diagnosis were mass lesions, some with areas of decreased attenuation indicating hemorrhage, and metastases identified in liver, mediastinum, lung, and spine. CT differentiation of benign from malignant lesions is facilitated by demonstration of local invasion or metastasis. CT is recommended as the initial radiographic procedure in the evaluation of patients with clinical or biochemical suspicion of pheochromocytoma, and for follow-up examination in patients with evidence of recurrent disease. |
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Authors:
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J L Thomas; M E Bernardino; N A Samaan; R C Hickey |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: AJR. American journal of roentgenology Volume: 135 ISSN: 0361-803X ISO Abbreviation: AJR Am J Roentgenol Publication Date: 1980 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1980-10-27 Completed Date: 1980-10-27 Revised Date: 2008-02-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7708173 Medline TA: AJR Am J Roentgenol Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 477-82 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Adolescent Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / radiography* Adult Aged Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Male Middle Aged Neoplasm Metastasis Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / radiography Pheochromocytoma / radiography* Tomography, X-Ray Computed |
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