Basic & Clinical Medicine ›› 2010, Vol. 30 ›› Issue (4): 415-418.

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CT findings in Adrenal Ganglioneuroma

Dan HE, Ming-wei QIN   

  1. Dept. of Radiology,PUMC Hospital,CAMS & PUMC Dept. of Radiology,PUMC Hospital,CAMS & PUMC
  • Received:2009-11-04 Revised:2009-12-18 Online:2010-04-05 Published:2010-04-05
  • Contact: Ming-wei QIN

Abstract: Objective To research the features and diagnostic values of CT for adrenal ganglioneuroma. Methods CT examinations were performed in 16 cases ,7 with plain scan , 9 with both plain and enhanced scan. All cases were confirmed by pathology. Results 2 cases showed solid-cystic mass,14 were solid mass , and 5 accompanied with calcification. The average CT value was from 20 to 40 HU.In the 9 cases with enhanced scan,5 slightly enhanced on delayed phase and no enhancement was seen in the others. Conclusion The adrenal ganglioneuroma has some characteristic CT appearance and CT scanning plays an important role in diagnosis of adrenal ganglioneuroma.

Key words: ganglioneuroma, adrenal tumor