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ArticleDiagnostic and interventional radiology (Ankara, Turkey)2025

Computed tomography-guided cryoablation in treating adrenal metastases: a retrospective single-center study

Claudio Pusceddu, Eliodoro Faiella, Claudio Cau, Pierluigi Rinaldi, Luca Melis, Salvatore Marsico

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Claudio PuscedduMater Olbia Hospital, Department of Radiology, Olbia, Italy
Eliodoro FaiellaCampus Bio Medico, Department of Radiology, Rome, Italy
Claudio CauMater Olbia Hospital, Department of Radiology, Olbia, Italy
Pierluigi RinaldiMater Olbia Hospital, Department of Radiology, Olbia, Italy
Luca MelisBusinco Hospital, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Cagliari, Italy
Salvatore MarsicoHospital del Mar, Department of Radiology, Barcelona, SpainORCID 0000-0001-9252-3623

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purposeTo assess the effectiveness and safety of computed tomography (CT)-guided cryoablation for treating adrenal metastases (AMs).

methodsThis study included 12 patients treated with 13 CT-guided cryoablation procedures for AMs between 2016 and 2020. Patients were selected based on specific criteria, including tumor size ≤5 cm and suitability for surgery. Procedures were performed by expert radiologists, with comprehensive monitoring for complications and regular post-treatment evaluations.

resultsThe primary technical success rate was 91.7%, with a secondary success rate of 100% following repeat procedures. Over an 8-24-month follow-up period, local tumor recurrence was observed in 16.7% of patients, and systemic progression occurred in five (41.6%) patients. The average overall survival duration was 26.4 ± 5.6 months.

conclusionCT-guided cryoablation is a feasible and effective treatment option for AMs, demonstrating high technical success rates and manageable complications. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: This study highlights CT-guided cryoablation as a promising treatment for AMs, offering a minimally invasive alternative to surgery with good local control and safety profile. Further research, including multi-center studies, is needed to confirm these findings.

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Adrenal Gland NeoplasmsCryosurgeryRadiography, InterventionalSurgery, Computer-AssistedTomography, X-Ray ComputedAdultAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeAdrenal glandscomputed tomographycryotherapylocal treatmentoncology

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