Reassurance Through Visualization

Patients diagnosed with an adrenal mass often experience anxiety due to the fear of the unknown. Reassurance is most effectively provided by informing them that the majority of these masses are benign and non-functioning. Visualization through imaging, particularly a non-contrast CT scan, is crucial as it allows patients to see the size of the mass and understand its implications in relatable terms. This helps in alleviating uncertainty since patients cannot physically feel or see the mass. The imaging characteristics play a significant role in diagnosis, with the majority of insights derived from the non-contrast CT scan, which helps assess the mass's density and indications of its nature.