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Giant Adrenal Non-functioning Tumor: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Giant Adrenal Non-functioning Tumor: A Case Report and Review of Literature Indian J Surg Oncol (March 2012) 3(1):30–32 DOI 10.1007/s13193-011-0109-z CASE REPORT Giant Adrenal Non-functioning Tumor: A Case Report and Review of Literature Shubham Jain & Nikhil Gupta & Rajeev Kumar & A. K. Sen & M. P. Arora Received: 15 September 2011 /Accepted: 23 November 2011 /Published online: 10 December 2011 Indian Association of Surgical Oncology 2011 Introduction Case Report Adrenal Myelolipoma is a rare, benign, non functioning A 43 year old normotensive female presented with com- neoplasm arising from the adrenal cortex. They are com- plaints of dragging sensation and dull aching pain in the posed of mature adipose tissue and a variable amount of right lumbar region for the past 5 years relieved with oral normal haemopoietic elements. Most lesions are small and analgesics. The patient had a known history of allergy to asymptomatic, diagnosed incidentally, however some may iodinated contrast agents. No other significant history could present with nonspecific complaints. Pathogenesis of adrenal be elicited. On physical examination, a well defined firm myelolipoma remains doubtful. With the advent of ultraso- lump could be palpated in the right flank separate from the nography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance liver. An ultrasound of the abdomen, revealed an echogenic http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology Springer Journals

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Indian J Surg Oncol (March 2012) 3(1):30–32 DOI 10.1007/s13193-011-0109-z CASE REPORT Giant Adrenal Non-functioning Tumor: A Case Report and Review of Literature Shubham Jain & Nikhil Gupta & Rajeev Kumar & A. K. Sen & M. P. Arora Received: 15 September 2011 /Accepted: 23 November 2011 /Published online: 10 December 2011 Indian Association of Surgical Oncology 2011 Introduction Case Report Adrenal Myelolipoma is a rare, benign, non functioning A 43 year old normotensive female presented with com- neoplasm arising from the adrenal cortex. They are com- plaints of dragging sensation and dull aching pain in the posed of mature adipose tissue and a variable amount of right lumbar region for the past 5 years relieved with oral normal haemopoietic elements. Most lesions are small and analgesics. The patient had a known history of allergy to asymptomatic, diagnosed incidentally, however some may iodinated contrast agents. No other significant history could present with nonspecific complaints. Pathogenesis of adrenal be elicited. On physical examination, a well defined firm myelolipoma remains doubtful. With the advent of ultraso- lump could be palpated in the right flank separate from the nography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance liver. An ultrasound of the abdomen, revealed an echogenic

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Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology – Springer Journals

Published: Mar 1, 2012

Keywords: surgical oncology; oncology; surgery

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