The adrenal glands, which sit above the kidneys, are a common site for cancer to spread from tumours elsewhere in the body. Adrenal metastases are typically found in people with a known primary cancer rather than as a first finding in someone with no symptoms. Occasionally they are discovered unexpectedly on imaging in someone who was unaware of an underlying cancer. An MRI may show changes in the adrenal glands that could be consistent with secondary spread. Identifying adrenal metastases early may allow for faster staging and treatment planning. MRI is well-suited to characterising adrenal lesions and distinguishing benign from potentially malignant changes.
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