Adrenal CT Appearances
Primary Adrenal Carcinoma CT Findings
- Up to ⅓ have calcifications
- Average size is 9cm (range is 3-25cm)
- Tumor enhancement and necrosis may be seen
Other Information About Primary Adrenal Carcinoma
Etiology:
- Generally unknown
- Associated with Lei-Fraumeni Syndrome, Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome, and MEN1
Epidemiology:
- 4th-5th decade of life
- Prevalence towards females
Presentation:
- Generally asymptomatic
Prognosis:
- 5-year survival rate between 50-60%
Related Pearls: Primary Adrenal Carcinoma
Related Lectures:
CT of the Adrenal Gland: How to Evaluate an Adrenal Mass Part 2
CT Evaluation of Primary Adrenocortical Carcinoma Part 1
CT Evaluation of Primary Adrenocortical Carcinoma Part 2
The Large Adrenal Mass: Pearls and Pitfalls - Part 2
CT of the Adrenal Mass: A Challenging Diagnosis Becomes Even More Difficult - Part 3
CT of the Large Adrenal Mass: Follow, Biopsy, Resect - Part 2