A case of incidental adrenocortical oncocytoma

Nat Clin Pract Urol. 2006 Nov;3(11):618-21. doi: 10.1038/ncpuro0631.

Abstract

Background: A 39-year-old female presented with an incidentally discovered left adrenal mass. She denied any history of hypertension, headaches, palpitations, muscle weakness, bruising easily, or fatigue. Physical examination was unremarkable.

Investigations: Physical examination, laboratory analyses, CT scan and MRI.

Diagnosis: Oncocytic adrenocortical tumor, or adrenal oncocytoma.

Management: Adrenalectomy, gross and histopathologic examination, and follow-up radiologic imaging.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenoma, Oxyphilic / diagnosis*
  • Adenoma, Oxyphilic / surgery*
  • Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans