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Computed tomography of the adrenal gland in hypertension

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Urologic radiology

Abstract

Computed tomography (CT) is a rapid, safe, and accurate method to detect or exclude the presence of an adrenal mass. CT should be the first imaging procedure in patients with biochemical evidence of pheochromocytoma. Cushing’s syndrome, or primary aldosteronism.

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  1. Department of Radiology, Duke University Medical Center, Box 3808, 27710, Durham, NC, USA

    N. Reed Dunnick & Melvyn Korobkin M.D.

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Dunnick, N.R., Korobkin, M. Computed tomography of the adrenal gland in hypertension. Urol Radiol 3, 245–248 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02938811

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