Adrenal scan in 17-alpha-hydroxylase deficiency: false indication of adrenal adenoma.

Abstract

A patient who was thought to have testicular feminization syndrome and primary aldosteronism had an adrenal scan that suggested an adrenal adenoma. After later diagnosis of 17-alpha-hydroxylase deficiency, she was treated with glucocorticoids rather than surgery. Her clinical course and a repeat adrenal scan confirmed she did not have a tumor.

• Authors: R M Shore, L M Lieberman, T J Newman, A Friedman, G J Bargman
• Journal: Clinical nuclear medicine (Clin Nucl Med) Vol. 6 Issue 7 Pg. 310-2 (Jul 1981) ISSN: 0363-9762 [Print] United States
• PMID: 7016381 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Glucocorticoids
• Technetium
• Pentetic Acid
• Steroid Hydroxylases
• Technetium Tc 99m Pentetate

Topics

• Adenoma (diagnosis)
• Adrenal Gland Neoplasms (diagnosis)
• Adrenal Glands (diagnostic imaging, drug effects)
• Adrenal Hyperplasia, Congenital
• Androgen-Insensitivity Syndrome (diagnosis)
• Child
• Diagnosis, Differential
• Diagnostic Errors
• Glucocorticoids (administration & dosage)
• Humans
• Hyperaldosteronism (diagnosis)
• Hyperplasia (diagnosis)
• Kidney (diagnostic imaging)
• Pentetic Acid
• Radionuclide Imaging
• Steroid Hydroxylases (deficiency)
• Technetium
• Technetium Tc 99m Pentetate