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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Adrenal CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of Adrenocortical carcinoma | |||
==Key CT Findings in adrenocortical carcinoma== | ==Key CT Findings in adrenocortical carcinoma== | ||
1- [[CT scan]] of the abdomen is useful for: | 1- [[CT scan]] of the abdomen is useful for: | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmad Al Maradni, M.D. [2]
Overview
Adrenal CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of Adrenocortical carcinoma
Key CT Findings in adrenocortical carcinoma
1- CT scan of the abdomen is useful for:
- Identifying the site of the tumor
- Differentiating it from other diseases, such as adrenocortical adenoma
- Determining the extent of invasion of the tumor into surrounding organs and tissues
2- CT scans of the chest are routinely performed to look formetastases to the lungs