Adrenal CT Appearances
Primary Adrenal Lymphoma CT Findings
- Large tumors, exceeding 10cm in diameter, with a growth pattern of infiltration
- Masses generally expand and infiltrate the glands, maintaining their triangular appearances
- Some primary adrenal lymphomas may manifest as masses with necrotic or cystic components and heterogeneous, moderate enhancement, making it impossible to differentiate from primary adrenal cortical carcinoma, pheochromocytomas, or metastatic disease
Other Information About Primary Adrenal Lymphoma
Etiology:
- High LDH level
Epidemiology:
- Prevalence towards males
- 5th-8th decade of life
Presentation:
- Fever
- Night sweats
- Weight loss
- Pain
- Fatigue
Prognosis:
- Poor
- High risk of relapse
Related Pearls: Adrenal Lymphoma
Related Lectures:
CT of the Adrenal Gland: How to Evaluate an Adrenal Mass Part 2
CT Evaluation of Primary Adrenocortical Carcinoma Part 2
The Large Adrenal Mass: Pearls and Pitfalls - Part 2
The Large Adrenal Mass: Pearls and Pitfalls - Part 3
CT of the Adrenal Mass: A Challenging Diagnosis Becomes Even More Difficult - Part 3
CT of the Large Adrenal Mass: Follow, Biopsy, Resect - Part 3