HISTOPLASMOSIS OF THE ADRENAL GLANDS

Authors

  • Patchrin PEKANAN Department of Radiology, Ramathibodi Hospital
  • Jiamjit TAPANEEYAKORN Department of Radiology, Ramathibodi Hospital
  • Janjira CHATCHAVALA Department of Radiology, Ramathibodi Hospital

Abstract

A case of adrenal histoplasmosis was presented bilaterally in diabetic female patient. The disease caused an adrenal insufficiency. The involved adrenal glands had a bulgy oval shape configuration. The borders were well defined. Diffuse low echoic pattern of the mass was observed by ultrasonography. Non-enhanced CT scan of the masses revealed diffuse low density with a thick wall of hyperdensity. The inner and outer layers were both smooth. Some internal enhancement was noted after contrast medium was given. The diagnosis was made by a small-sized needle percutaneously under CT guidance.

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2023-04-03

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PEKANAN P, TAPANEEYAKORN J, CHATCHAVALA J. HISTOPLASMOSIS OF THE ADRENAL GLANDS. ASEAN J Radiol [Internet]. 2023 Apr. 3 [cited 2024 Mar. 29];2(3):165-70. Available from: https://asean-journal-radiology.org/index.php/ajr/article/view/334

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