[Comparison of MR and CT in a radiological study of Cushing's syndrome. A report on 16 cases]

Minerva Med. 1990 Jan-Feb;81(1-2):1-4.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

In 16 patients with high cortisol plasma levels MRI and CT investigation of adrenal gland region was performed; 13 also had the pituitary region examined. CT and MRI results in Cushing's Syndrome due to adrenal glands etiology (8 cases) are overlapping. The morphological criteria utilized consist in the radiological finding of bilateral adrenal hyperplasia or adrenal mass (adenoma, carcinoma). The great amount of retroperitoneal fat increases the normal contrast with both techniques. In the pituitary Cushing's Syndrome MRI was more sensible than CT as far as it concerns ACTH producing pituitary lesion assessment; this technique may show 5 mm diameter adenomas for their high signal intensity.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Adenoma / complications
  • Adenoma / diagnosis
  • Adenoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Adolescent
  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / complications
  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Adrenocortical Hyperfunction / complications
  • Adrenocortical Hyperfunction / diagnosis
  • Adrenocortical Hyperfunction / diagnostic imaging
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Carcinoma / complications
  • Carcinoma / diagnosis
  • Carcinoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Cushing Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Cushing Syndrome / diagnostic imaging
  • Cushing Syndrome / etiology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*