A Case of Myelolipoma Mimicking Adrenal Adenoma
Journal Title: Artuklu International Journal of Health Sciences - Year 2022, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Adrenal myelolipoma is a rare hormone inactive tumor of the adrenal gland, which is often detected incidentally. A 52-year-old woman was admitted with a complaint of left flank pain. Computed tomography showed a 5 cm diameter left adrenal mass. The patient was referred to us for an operation with the presumptive diagnosis of adrenal adenoma by the department of endocrinology. The patient underwent laparoscopic adrenalectomy and was discharged without any problem on the third postoperative day. Postoperative specimen pathology was reported as adrenal myelolipoma. Surgical resection is not generally recommended because adrenal myelolipomas are asymptomatic and small in size. However, surgical resection of myelolipoma that is symptomatic and has increased size in their follow-up should be considered.
Authors and Affiliations
Semra Demirli Atici, Ayberk Dursun, Serdar Aydogan, Mehmet Ustun
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP708322
- DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.29228/aijhs.13
- Views 116
- Downloads 0
Barriers to Access Dental Care Services
Health service is a fundamental right that states should provide to their communities. Oral and dental care services are also within the scope of health services. However, it is separated from health services at some poi...
A Case of Myelolipoma Mimicking Adrenal Adenoma
Adrenal myelolipoma is a rare hormone inactive tumor of the adrenal gland, which is often detected incidentally. A 52-year-old woman was admitted with a complaint of left flank pain. Computed tomography showed a 5 cm dia...
Relationship Between Elevated FVIII Level and 3' UTR Variations of F8 Gene in Turkish Patients with Venous Thrombosis
Objective: Venous Thrombosis (VT) is an important medical disorder caused by genetic and environmental factors. This study investigated the sequence variants in the 3' untranslated region (UTR) of Factor 8 gene in 30 pat...
Ultrasound-Guided Bilateral Infraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block
Anesthesiologists avoid multiple peripheral nerve block applications due to the increased risk of local anesthetic systemic toxicity. In selected patients correctly, the risk of complications will be minimized in the b...
“Dying Away From Home” 7 Syrian Patients' Death in Palliative Care Clinic and the Role of our Country in Meeting the Health Needs of Refugees
Wars and internal conflicts cause irreparable destruction and mostly affect civilians. The impact of destruction is more pronounced for children, the elderly, and women, who are primarily in need of secondary persons....