ADRENAL INCIDENTALOMA
ADRENAL INCIDENTALOMA Part of “CHAPTER 89 – SURGERY OF THE ADRENAL GLANDS“ The more widespread availability and use of high-resolution CT scanners have resulted in the detection of asymptomatic adrenal…
INDICATIONS FOR ADRENALECTOMY
INDICATIONS FOR ADRENALECTOMY Part of “CHAPTER 89 – SURGERY OF THE ADRENAL GLANDS“ Surgical resection is the primary treatment for adrenal tumors that are functionally active or potentially malignant (Table…
SURGICAL ANATOMY AND EMBRYOLOGY
SURGICAL ANATOMY AND EMBRYOLOGY Part of “CHAPTER 89 – SURGERY OF THE ADRENAL GLANDS“ Each adrenal gland lies high within the retroperitoneum in a central location within the body, near…
SURGERY OF THE ADRENAL GLANDS
SURGERY OF THE ADRENAL GLANDS Gary R. Peplinski Jeffrey A. Norton Adrenalectomy is the most effective means available to eradicate localized cancers that arise within the adrenal glands, to eliminate…
ADRENAL LESIONS WITH ENDOCRINE FUNCTION
ADRENAL LESIONS WITH ENDOCRINE FUNCTION Part of “CHAPTER 88 – DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING OF THE ADRENAL GLANDS“ The cardinal rule of endocrine radiology may be expressed in the phrase diagnosis first,…
ADRENAL ADENOMAS
ADRENAL ADENOMAS Part of “CHAPTER 88 – DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING OF THE ADRENAL GLANDS“ Incidentally discovered adrenal adenomas (incidentalomas) are found in 1% to 4% of the population on CT scans.1…
DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING OF THE ADRENAL GLANDS
DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING OF THE ADRENAL GLANDS Donald L. Miller Current imaging techniques permit the adrenal gland to be visualized with superb clarity and spatial resolution. Except in rare circumstances, other…
ADRENAL MEDULLARY HYPERPLASIA
ADRENAL MEDULLARY HYPERPLASIA Part of “CHAPTER 87 – ADRENOMEDULLARY DISORDERS OF INFANCY AND CHILDHOOD“ Adrenal medullary hyperplasia is a rare disorder.28 It has been described in children who were diagnosed…
PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA
PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA Part of “CHAPTER 87 – ADRENOMEDULLARY DISORDERS OF INFANCY AND CHILDHOOD“ Less than 5% of all pheochromocytoma cases occur in childhood. Pheochromocytoma is approximately twice as common in boys…
CATECHOLAMINES IN THE INFANT AND CHILD
CATECHOLAMINES IN THE INFANT AND CHILD Part of “CHAPTER 87 – ADRENOMEDULLARY DISORDERS OF INFANCY AND CHILDHOOD“ The physiology of the adrenal medulla has been discussed in Chapter 85. The…
