Adrenal sarcomatoid carcinoma: A rare case depicted on multi-detector row computed tomography.

Feng, Yuan-Chun; Yang, Zhi-Gang; Chen, Tian-Wu; Su, Xue-Ying; Deng, Wen; Wang, Qi-Ling

Feng, Yuan-Chun; Yang, Zhi-Gang; Chen, Tian-Wu; Su, Xue-Ying; Deng, Wen; Wang, Qi-Ling.

Indian J Med Sci ; 2010 Jan; 64(1) 37-40

Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-145480

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT

Primary adrenal sarcomatoid carcinoma is rare malignant tumor with the characteristics of carcinoma and sarcoma. To date, only one case of primary sarcomatoid carcinoma in the adrenal gland was reported. We present here computed tomography appearance and pathological features of the case with primary adrenal sarcomatoid carcinoma confirmed by pathology. In addition, a brief review of the relevant literature is presented.

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Adrenal Gland Neoplasms/pathology; Adrenal Gland Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging; Adrenal Gland Neoplasms/surgery; Adrenalectomy/methods; Aged; Biopsy, Needle; Carcinosarcoma/pathology; Carcinosarcoma/diagnostic imaging; Carcinosarcoma/surgery; Contrast Media/diagnosis; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Immunohistochemistry; Male; Multidetector Computed Tomography/methods; Neoplasm Staging; Radiographic Image Enhancement; Rare Diseases; Treatment Outcome

Adrenal gland; multi-detector row CT; sarcomatoid carcinoma

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Full text: Available Index: IMSEAR (South-East Asia) Main subject: Biopsy, Needle / Aged / Humans / Male / Immunohistochemistry / Carcinosarcoma / Radiographic Image Enhancement / Follow-Up Studies / Treatment Outcome / Adrenal Gland Neoplasms Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study Language: English Journal: Indian J Med Sci Year: 2010 Type: Article

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