Adrenocortical oncocytic neoplasm presenting with Cushing's syndrome: a case report
2008

Adrenocortical oncocytic neoplasm and Cushing's syndrome: a case report

Sample size: 1 publication Evidence: low

Author Information

Author(s): Kabayegit Ozlem Yersal, Soysal Dilek, Oruk Gonca, Ustaoglu Bahar, Kosan Umut, Solmaz Serife, Avci Arzu

Primary Institution: Izmir Ataturk Training Hospital, Izmir, Turkey

Conclusion

Adrenocortical oncocytic neoplasms should be considered in the diagnosis of adrenal masses that may or may not be functioning.

Supporting Evidence

  • The patient had a 7 cm adrenal mass that was surgically removed.
  • After surgery, the Cushing's syndrome resolved.
  • The tumor was diagnosed as an oncocytic neoplasm with uncertain malignant potential.

Takeaway

This study is about a man who had a rare type of adrenal tumor that caused a condition called Cushing's syndrome, but after surgery, he got better and is doing well.

Methodology

The patient underwent surgery for a right adrenalectomy after being diagnosed with a 7 cm adrenal mass.

Participant Demographics

31-year-old man

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1186/1752-1947-2-228

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