Published April 2014 | Version v1
Journal article

Myxoid Adrenocortical Adenoma: Magnetic resonance imaging and pathology correlation

  • 1. Dept. of Radiology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Yangsan (Korea, Republic of)
  • 2. Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan (Korea, Republic of)

Description

We report a case of a 74-year-old female with myxoid adrenocortical adenoma which showed different magnetic resonance imaging findings compared to those of a typical adrenocortical adenoma. The myxoid change in the adrenocortical adenoma is a rare form of degeneration. It presents a considerable diagnostic challenge to both radiologists and clinicians because it can mimic other adrenal tumor types on imaging. The MRI findings of the presented case included a high signal intensity on T2-weighted images similar to that of fluid and delayed progressive enhancement.

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Korean Journal of Radiology
Journal Volume
15
Journal Issue
2
Series
22 refs, 1 fig
Journal Page Range
p. 245-249
ISSN
1229-6929

INIS

Country of Publication
Korea, Republic of
Country of Input or Organization
Korea, Republic of
INIS RN
46019317
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
ADENOMAS; CORRELATIONS; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; NEOPLASMS; NMR IMAGING; PATHOLOGY; SIGNALS
Descriptors DEC
CARCINOMAS; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; DISEASES; NEOPLASMS