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http://dx.doi.org/10.3348/kjr.2014.15.2.245

Myxoid Adrenocortical Adenoma: Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Pathology Correlation  

Kim, Tae Un (Department of Radiology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine)
Kim, Suk (Department of Radiology, Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine)
Lee, Jun Woo (Department of Radiology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine)
Lee, Nam Kyung (Department of Radiology, Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine)
Ha, Hong Koo (Department of Urology, Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine)
Park, Won Young (Department of Pathology, Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine)
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Korean Journal of Radiology / v.15, no.2, 2014 , pp. 245-249 More about this Journal
Abstract
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.
Keywords
Adrenocortical adenoma; Myxoid; MRI;
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