Clinical Experiences of Adrenal Tumors: Studies on the Localization of Adrenal Tumors / 대한비뇨기과학회지

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.