Lipid-poor Adrenal Masses: Evaluation With Chemical Shift MRI

Lipid-poor Adrenal Masses: Evaluation With Chemical Shift MRI

The purpose of this study is to determine if certain MRI sequences can accurately diagnose adrenal masses of unknown origin.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients can participate in this study if they are 18 years of age or older and if they have had a Cat Scan (CT scan) performed with and without contrast media (medication given intravenously to enhance the CT images) or if patients are scheduled to have a CT scan performed and if the reason their physician ordered the CT is because they have an adrenal mass of an unknown type.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients, who have electrically, magnetically or mechanically activated implants such as heart pacemaker, magnetic surgical clips, prostheses or implanted neurological stimulator.
• Pregnant patients or patients who are lactating.
• A patient who is claustrophobic and would require sedation to complete the MRI exam.