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Bone Neoplasms/pathology , Histiocytoma, Benign Fibrous/pathology , Infarction/pathology , Neoplasms, Multiple Primary/pathology , Tibia/blood supply , Biopsy , Bone Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging , Histiocytoma, Benign Fibrous/diagnostic imaging , Humans , Infarction/diagnostic imaging , Male , Middle Aged , Neoplasms, Multiple Primary/diagnostic imaging , Radiography , Tibia/diagnostic imaging , Tibia/pathologyABSTRACT
A study of 20 patients with adrenal mass lesions shown on computed tomography (CT) is reported. CT accurately localized a unilateral adrenal mass in 12 patients with Cushing's syndrome, primary hyperaldosteronism and phaeochromocytoma. Unsuspected primary or metastatic neoplasms of the adrenal glands were detected in 8 patients who underwent CT for other reasons. In 9 cases ultrasonography was also useful in localizing large adrenal masses. This study confirms the safety and accuracy of CT and ultrasonography in evaluating patients with adrenal masses, thereby obviating the need for more invasive diagnostic procedures.
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Adrenal Gland Neoplasms/diagnosis , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Ultrasonography , Adrenal Gland Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging , Cushing Syndrome/diagnostic imaging , Humans , Hyperaldosteronism/diagnostic imaging , Pheochromocytoma/diagnostic imagingABSTRACT
The insertion of oesphagogastric tubes in the palliative treatment of carcinomatous obstruction of the oesophagus is well established. Complications of this procedure are not uncommon whether the tubes are inserted via a gastrotomy or endoscopically. As the aim of insertion is to palliate the patient's condition the prompt recognition of complications is essential. The two most commonly used tubes are described and the complications associated with their use illustrated and discussed. The important role of the radiologist in the initial assessment of the oesophagus (prior to tube insertion) and in the prompt diagnosis of post-insertion complication is stressed.
