Ectopic localisation of adrenal cortex

We present a case of concurrence of ectopic adrenal cortex with a renal cell carcinoma. The diagnosis of the accessory adrenal tissue was made by CT-guided biopsy. With this case report, we draw attention to a specific differential diagnostic problem, policy and to the MR characteristics of ectopic...

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Published in:European radiology 2000-01, Vol.10 (7), p.1165-1168
Main Authors: Souverijns, G, Peene, P, Keuleers, H, Vanbockrijck, M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adrenal Cortex
Adrenal glands
Carcinoma, Renal Cell - complications
Carcinoma, Renal Cell - pathology
Choristoma - complications
Choristoma - pathology
Female
Humans
Kidney Diseases - complications
Kidney Diseases - pathology
Kidney Neoplasms - complications
Kidney Neoplasms - pathology
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Middle Aged
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Summary:We present a case of concurrence of ectopic adrenal cortex with a renal cell carcinoma. The diagnosis of the accessory adrenal tissue was made by CT-guided biopsy. With this case report, we draw attention to a specific differential diagnostic problem, policy and to the MR characteristics of ectopic adrenal cortex.
ISSN:0938-7994
1432-1084
DOI:10.1007/s003309900263