Computed Tomography in the Management of Adrenal Tumors: Does Size Still Matter?

Objective: We sought to evaluate computed tomography (CT) imaging as a predictor of adrenal tumor pathology. Methods: A retrospective review was conducted of patients who underwent unilateral adrenalectomy for an adrenal mass between January 2005 and July 2015. Tumors were classified as benign, indeterminate, or malignant based on preoperative CT findings. Results: Of 697 patients who underwent unilateral adrenalectomy, 216 met the inclusion criteria. Pathology was benign in 88.4%, indeterminate in 2.3%, and malignant in 9.3%, with a median tumor diameter of 2.7 cm (interquartile range, 1.7–4.1 cm) and 9.5 cm (interquartile range, 7.1–12 cm) in the benign and malignant groups, respectively (P
Source: Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography - Category: Radiology Tags: Abdominal Imaging Source Type: research