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Adrenal insufficiency secondary to carcinoma metastatic to the adrenal gland
Author(s) -
Sheeler Leslie R.,
Myers James H.,
Eversman John J.,
Taylor Harris C.
Publication year - 1983
Publication title -
cancer
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.052
H-Index - 304
eISSN - 1097-0142
pISSN - 0008-543X
DOI - 10.1002/1097-0142(19831001)52:7<1312::aid-cncr2820520730>3.0.co;2-o
Subject(s) - medicine , adrenal insufficiency , adrenocortical carcinoma , adrenal gland , metastatic carcinoma , carcinoma , computed tomographic , pathology , radiology , computed tomography
Four patients are reported in whom adrenocortical insufficiency developed consequent to carcinoma metastatic to the adrenal glands. Recognition and treatment of this entity may lead to palliation of symptoms and prolongation of useful life. The computerized axial tomographic scanner is a valuable diagnostic aid in diagnosing adrenal enlargement.