Adrenal myelolipoma: from tumorigenesis to management

The Pan African Medical Journal
Wassim Alaoui MhammediAli Barki

Abstract

Adrenal myelolipoma (MLS) is a rare, benign and non-functional neoplasm, composed of adipose tissue and myeloid. We report a rare case of adrenal myelolipoma of a 20-year-old female revealed with chronic abdominal pain. Computed tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen guided diagnosis and surgical resection was performed given symptomatic and bulky mass. Histological examination confirmed the diagnosis. At 18 months after the surgery, the patient had no evidence of recurrence. The diagnosis of MLS is radiological. Therapeutic abstention is the rule for a small, asymptomatic tumor. The surgical removal is indicated when it is bulky (exceeds 7cm), symptomatic or hormonal activity.

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May 30, 2021·International Journal of Surgery Case Reports·Takao SakaiHiroaki Kimura

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BETA
biopsy
surgical resection

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