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MRI of the adrenal gland

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Urologic radiology

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Current status of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the adrenal gland is reviewed, and basic techniques and sensitivity of MRI for differentiating histologic lesions are also discussed.

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Newhouse, J.H. MRI of the adrenal gland. Urol Radiol 12, 1–6 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02923954

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