Abstract
The role of interventional radiology in the diagnosis and treatment of endocrinological hormonal disorders and lesions in endocrine glands is increasing. Venous sampling methods may be helpful in cases where routine tests are insufficient to detect hormonal pathologies. In addition to imaging methods, percutaneous biopsies are essential in diagnosing lesions in endocrine glands. With the interest in minimally invasive methods in appropriate patient groups in recent years, ablation methods have become an important option in the treatment of many endocrine gland lesions. This review aims to summarize the methods used to diagnose and treat endocrine diseases.
Keywords: Venous sampling, biopsy, ablation, embolization
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