Imaging Algorithms for Adrenal Lesion Characterization
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The information below regarding the use of imaging to characterize adrenal masses, will benefit practicing radiologists in both the academic and private practice settings. The decision as to how to manage an incidentally detected adrenal mass is one we face every day, and in order to recommend the most appropriate imaging test for characterization, we need to be familiar with the various imaging techniques used for characterization of adrenal masses, as well as their advantages and limitations.
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Imaging techniques in the characterization of adrenal lesions
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