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Diagnostic Tests


Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
This test uses a magnetic field to generate cross sectional images of the body. It is particularly good at distinguishing different types of soft tissue masses. It can also be used to identify parathyroid glands, and to better characterize adrenal and liver masses.

Pheochromocytoma
An adrenal tumor, Pheochromocytoma, in the right adrenal gland.