Usefulness of diffusion-weighted imaging for diagnosis of adrenal ischemia during pregnancy: a preliminary report

Emerg Radiol. 2017 Dec;24(6):705-708. doi: 10.1007/s10140-017-1530-6. Epub 2017 Jun 29.

Abstract

This case report aims to illustrate the clinical usefulness of diffusion-weighted imaging for diagnosis of bilateral adrenal ischemia during pregnancy. We also provide a retrospective analysis of adrenal gland diffusion data in a control group of 12 pregnant women with no adrenal dysfunction, to assess the normal range of apparent diffusion coefficient of adrenal gland during pregnancy.

Keywords: Adrenal gland; Diffusion-weighted imaging; Ischemia; MRI; Pregnancy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Glands / blood supply*
  • Adrenal Glands / diagnostic imaging*
  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Ischemia / diagnostic imaging*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / diagnostic imaging*