IMAGING OF ADRENAL-GLAND DISORDERS

Authors
TIDWELL AS PENNINCK DG BESSO JG
Citation
As. Tidwell et al., IMAGING OF ADRENAL-GLAND DISORDERS, The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice, 27(2), 1997, pp. 237
Citations number
45
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Sciences
Journal title
The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice → ACNP
ISSN journal
01955616
Volume
27
Issue
2
Year of publication
1997
Database
ISI
SICI code
0195-5616(1997)27:2<237:IOAD>2.0.ZU;2-0
Abstract
In recent years, diagnostic imaging has become an important adjunct to conventional endocrine testing in the evaluation of adrenal gland dys function. This article discusses the role of imaging in the diagnostic workup of the following adrenal gland disorders: hypercatacholaminism , hyperaldosteronism, hyperadrenocorticism, and hypoadrenocorticism. T he strengths and limitations of radiography, ultrasonography scintigra phy, CT scanning, and MR imaging are addressed.