Right adrenal hematoma following hepatectomy

Citation
Ad. Gouliamos et al., Right adrenal hematoma following hepatectomy, EUR RADIOL, 10(4), 2000, pp. 583-585
Citations number
12
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology ,Nuclear Medicine & Imaging
Journal title
EUROPEAN RADIOLOGY
ISSN journal
09387994 → ACNP
Volume
10
Issue
4
Year of publication
2000
Pages
583 - 585
Database
ISI
SICI code
0938-7994(2000)10:4<583:RAHFH>2.0.ZU;2-H
Abstract
We present the findings and possible causes in three cases of postoperative adrenal hematomas. In 16 cases of 45 consecutive patients, following segme ntal right or left lobe hepatectomy, CT was performed in order to evaluate possible fluid collection or other complications. In all cases imaging find ings and a correlation with preoperative CT scans were done. Follow-up CT e xaminations were also reviewed. In three cases solid suprarenal masses with , attenuation values consistent with adrenal hematomas were found. Preopera tive scans at the same-level indicated normal adrenal glands. Follow-up sca ns revealed the hematoma, stable in size, for up to 12 weeks although lower attenuation values were evident. Right adrenal hematoma is a possible post operative complication following hepatectomy; if it rems stable in size, it can be left alone.