Adrenal adenoma

Case contributed by Azza Elgendy
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Presented with hypertension.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Female
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A 13 mm nodule is noted at the lateral limb of the left adrenal gland, measuring -10 HU at precontrast and 110 HU at the arterial phase.

Case Discussion

Even though there is a large degree of enhancement on the arterial phase, the presence of intracellular lipid is compatible with an adrenal adenomaPheochromocytoma does not demonstrate intracellular lipid.

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