Adrenal CT Appearances
Adrenal Hemorrhage CT Findings
- High attenuation on non-contrast study
- May be unilateral or bilateral
- In time may calcify
- More common in females (3:1)
Other Information About Adrenal Hemorrhage
Etiology:
- Trauma, including birth injury
- Infection
- Pregnancy
- Surgery
- Heart failure/attack
- Adrenal tumors
- Anticoagulant therapy
Epidemiology:
- Any age, predominance in newborns and middle-aged individuals
Presentation:
- Abdominal, flank or loin pain
- Lethargy
- Dizziness
- Muscle aches
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
Prognosis:
- 15% mortality rate
Related Lectures:
CT of the Adrenal Gland: How to Evaluate an Adrenal Mass Part 2
CT of the Acute Abdomen: GU Applications Part 3
The Large Adrenal Mass: Pearls and Pitfalls - Part 4
CT of the Adrenal Mass: A Challenging Diagnosis Becomes Even More Difficult - Part 2
CT Evaluation of Adrenal Hemorrhage: A Challenging Diagnosis? - Part 1
CT Evaluation of Adrenal Hemorrhage: A Challenging Diagnosis? - Part 2