Computed tomography of the adrenal glands

Preparation for the procedure

CT is a fast and safe procedure that does not require special training. Immediately before scanning, the patient must remove all metal objects from clothing and body, including electronic devices. Removable implants - hearing aids, dental implants, etc. - should also be removed.

If contrast-enhanced adrenal CT is performed, it is recommended to stop eating four hours before the procedure.

How is CT of the kidneys and adrenal glands done?

The total duration of the study is about an hour. This time includes preparation, instructing the patient, administration of the drug with a contrast agent (if applicable). The scan itself takes about 20 minutes.

Procedure algorithm:

1. The patient lies down on the tomography table.
2. The diagnostician moves to the next room, from where he controls the equipment and maintains contact with the patient.
3. The scan starts. The subject must follow all the recommendations of a specialist: hold his breath, remain still, etc.
4. The scanner takes layered pictures.

How is a CT scan of the adrenals done with contrast? Before the start of the procedure, the patient is injected intravenously with an iodine-based drug. The substances contained in the drug stain the tissues of the organ, so that the pathological areas will be clearly visible in the picture. As a rule, the contrast agent is easily tolerated by patients and is excreted from the body within a day.

CT scan of the adrenal glands with contrast is absolutely safe and does not cause discomfort. In case of a sudden deterioration in well-being, the patient should immediately inform the doctor about it.

Research results

After performing the scan, the diagnostician processes the received data on the computer. Using special software, you can create a 3D model of the organ under study, as well as obtain the required number of clear images.

The specialist prints out the results of the study and writes the digital data to an electronic medium. After that, the documents and the disk are given to the patient.

Based on the data obtained, the attending physician draws up a conclusion, makes a diagnosis and prescribes a therapy program.

Diagnostic benefits

CT diagnostics allows to identify any pathologies in a short time. Therefore, it is widely used in endocrinology.

The advantages of the procedure include:

• High speed of data processing - the results will be ready in a few hours after the examination.
• Accuracy. Compared with ultrasound and conventional radiography, CT diagnostics provides more information about the state of internal organs.
• Safety - modern devices use minimal radiation exposure. Up to 20 scans can be performed per year.
• Availability. For CT of the adrenal glands, the price is significantly lower than the cost of MRI.

Currently, CT of the adrenal glands is the most effective diagnostic method.

CT scan of the adrenal glands in Moscow

Clinic "K+31" is equipped with a new generation tomograph. The device allows you to quickly obtain high-precision images with a minimum level of patient exposure. The procedure is carried out by experienced diagnosticians.

The price of a CT scan of the adrenal glands with contrast will also include the cost of the drug used.

In the clinic "K+31" you can also undergo other examinations: ultrasound, radiography, MRI of the pancreas, spine, neck, abdominal organs and small pelvis, etc. A full list of services can be found on the website of the medical center.

You can make an appointment at a convenient time for you by calling +7 (499) 999-31-31. By this number you can also get information about the nuances of diagnostics, services and promotions of the clinic and find out what the exact price of CT of the kidneys and adrenal glands will be.