[Ultrasonographic examination of the adrenal glands for detection of lung cancer metastasis].

Adrenals are second as to the frequency of localization of the remote lung cancer metastases. The detection of lesions is possible by application of CT and USG method. In the period of 1986-1988, 126 USG examinations of patients with lung cancer have been performed; in 11 cases metastases to the one or both adrenals have been present. The smallest detected lesion had 18 mm in diameter. The technique of examination is presented. The features of USG imaging of adrenal lesions and their differentiation are discussed. Attention is called to the importance of exact analysis of the adrenal region in the course of routine examination of the abdominal cavity of patients with neoplasms. USG examination should be a routine examination in patients with lung cancer.