ea0050ep009 | Adrenal and Steroids | SFEBES2017
Vogiatzi Evangelia
, Konstantakou Panagiota
, Tzemeli Xakousti
, Sykiotis Antonis
, Ntali Georgia
Introduction A few adrenal masses may elude characterization on cross-sectional imaging and remain indeterminate. These include lipid-poor adenomas, adrenal metastases and carcinomas and phaeochromocytomas. It is important to distinguish between them, as phaeochromocytomas can be fatal if operated without preoperative blockade. Their clinical spectrum varies, from dramatic symptoms and signs including paroxysmal headache, flushing, diaphoresis, hyper...