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| - A significant minority of adrenal nodules referred for further assessment are assessed as adrenal hyperplasia or a slightly irregular contour to the adrenal rather than adrenal nodule - is there a clear, discreet nodule distinct from the background adrenal gland? | - A significant minority of adrenal nodules referred for further assessment are assessed as adrenal hyperplasia or a slightly irregular contour to the adrenal rather than adrenal nodule - is there a clear, discreet nodule distinct from the background adrenal gland? | ||
| - The most recent guidance does not recommend triple phase adrenal CT in the initial characterisation of adrenal nodules - non-contrast CT is sufficient. Adrenal washout studies are probably best reserved for the adrenal MDT. | - The most recent guidance does not recommend triple phase adrenal CT in the initial characterisation of adrenal nodules - non-contrast CT is sufficient. Adrenal washout studies are probably best reserved for the adrenal MDT. | ||