Rare Case of Simultaneous Adrenal and Extra-Adrenal Myelolipoma
Author Information
Author(s): Derek Zieker, Ingmar Königsrainer, Stephan Miller, Ulrich Vogel, Karl Sotlar, Wolfgang Steurer, Alfred Königsrainer, Thorsten G Lehmann
Primary Institution: Comprehensive Cancer Center, Tuebingen, Germany
Conclusion
Simultaneous adrenal and extra-adrenal myelolipoma is a rare incident that should be considered in the differential diagnosis of fat-containing tumors in the retroperitoneal area.
Supporting Evidence
- Only about 50 cases of extra-adrenal myelolipomas have been described in the literature within the last 2 decades.
- Myelolipomas are usually non-functioning asymptomatic tumors often found incidentally.
- The patient had a history of abdominal pain and weight loss, leading to imaging studies that revealed the tumors.
Takeaway
This study talks about a 75-year-old man who had two rare tumors at the same time, one in his adrenal gland and one outside of it, which are usually benign.
Methodology
The case was diagnosed through CT and MR imaging, followed by surgical intervention and histological examination.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
A 75-year-old man.
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