Hounsfield Units (HU) are a measure of the radiodensity of different body tissues as determined by Computed Tomography (CT). This measure of the attenuation of an x-ray beam was named after Sir Godfrey Hounsfield.
Adrenal Adenomas
The Diagnostic Gap: Why Most Adrenal Masses Go Untested
January 7, 2026
A commentary on adrenal masses by Dr. Lewis Blevins, AWN cofounder – My experience with adrenal disorders is that radiologists often miss things. Some adrenal nodules are not even reported on CT scans of the
Disorders of cortisol secretion related to adrenal conditions
November 29, 2025
Dr. Blevins focuses on the diagnostic process of endogenous hypercortisolism by following a patient’s diagnosis and treatment process with hypercortisolism related to a functioning, cortisol-producing adrenal adenoma. It is particularly noteworthy that most people affected