Would An Ultrasound And CT Scan Of Kidneys Detect Adrenal Tumor?

Posted on Mon, 23 Feb 2015

Question: Would an ultrasound & ct scan of kidneys show an adrenal tumor/cyst if there was one?

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes Ultrasound and CT scan will reveal Adrenal Tumor.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have been suspected to have adrenal Tumor/cyst.

Ultrasound scan and CT scans show the adrenal glands and can often confirm whether a tumor is present, how large it is, and whether it has spread to nearby sites. CT scans also show the organs near the adrenal glands, as well as lymph nodes and distant organs.

Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions ,I shall be happy to help you
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (2 minutes later)

I had both tests & both came back clean. My DHEA is elevated but all other hormones are normal. I have seen a doctor who suggested PCOS & another dr say it was all bc of stress. What do you think?

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It could be due to PCOS.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up.
DHEA is produced by Adrenal and to some extent by Ovary,Since Ultrasound and CT have revealed your adrenals to be normal your raised DHEA is most likely to be due to PCOS.

There is nothing to be worried about it,

Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (13 minutes later)

Can it be caused by adrenal fatigue?

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Adrenal never gets fatigued.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up.
Adrenal is gland is like a military that helps in crisis hence it never gets fatigued.
Dr.Patil.

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (24 minutes later)

What should glucose be immediately after eating?

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It depends on food consumed and timing of blood sugar estimation.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up.Blood sugar done after meal depends upon the food consumed and time interval between meal and collection of blood .

Normally blood sugar two hours after meal in a normal individual is 120- 140 mg% .
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (7 minutes later)

What if lower like 93?

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing to be worried .

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up.As iI have stated earlier blood sugar after meals depends upon the carbohydrate (Glucose ) contents of meal .

If there are signs pf hypoglycemia blood sugar of 93 should be taken as normal.
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (3 minutes later)

Meal is usually animal protein, green vegetable w oil based dressing & 2oz low GI carb like whole grain pasta. 2 hrs later glucose is 93

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It should be considered to be normal.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for writing again .
In absence of any symptoms blood sugar of 93 should be taken as normal .If you have any apprehension please consult qualified Diabetologist .
Thanks and Regards.
Dr XXXXXXX

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar