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Abstract
We report the first case of benign aldosteronoma of an ordinary size with calcifications.
We review the clinical, clinical imaging, histopathological, and laboratory features
of aldosterone-producing adrenal adenoma versus carcinoma. We conclude that no single
feature is diagnostic, and the full range of data must be considered. Calcifications
may not necessarily be a distinguishing point.
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Publication history
Accepted:
June 15,
1995
Received:
January 15,
1995
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© 1996 Published by Elsevier Inc.
