METHODS OF RADIOLOGICAL IMAGING IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF SPACE-OCCUPYING LESIONS OF THE ADRENAL GLANDS (LITERATURE REVIEW)

Introduction. At the moment, there is an «epidemic» of an adrenal incident. The frequency of detection is about 7% among the population. Under incidentaloma is understood, the accidentally revealed education in the adrenal glands, regardless of hormonal activity. Radiation methods of research play an important role in determining the nature of formations and tactics of reference. In recent decades, there has been a breakthrough in the diagnosis of adrenal gland formation. It is complex radiation imaging in combination with ultrasound, CT, MRI that allowed to conduct preoperative diagnostics of adrenal tumors, to determine the type of tumor, to establish the stage and prevalence of the process. Despite such a comprehensive study of diagnostic methods, this once again shows the relevance of the adrenal gland problem. Do not forget that with the high diagnostic effectiveness of modern radiation methods for diagnosing adrenal tumors, hormonal studies are needed to establish an accurate diagnosis. Materials and methods. The review examines the possibilities and limitations of these methods, and presents a technical specification. This review considers the relevance of the application in scientific research and clinical practice in the field of retroperitoneal pathology. Conclusion. With most positive confessions, the problem of differential diagnostics of adrenal gland remains open and needs further study