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Adrenal gland and adrenal mass calcification

Authors: Nicole Hindman, Gary M. Israel

Published in: European Radiology | Issue 6/2005

Abstract

With the widespread use of computed tomography (CT), it is not unusual to find calcification within the adrenal glands. There are a variety of adrenal lesions that may calcify, but usually the appearance of the calcification is not specific. However, when the pattern and morphology of the adrenal calcification are combined with the other imaging features and the appropriate clinical history, the correct diagnosis may be suggested.

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Title: Adrenal gland and adrenal mass calcification
Authors: Nicole Hindman
Gary M. Israel
Publication date: 01-06-2005
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: European Radiology / Issue 6/2005
Print ISSN: 0938-7994
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1084
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-004-2509-8

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