Myxoid adrenocortical adenoma:a case report and literature review / 中华泌尿外科杂志
Chinese Journal of Urology
; (12): 399-401, 2008.
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Objective To investigate the clinical-pathological feature and treatment of mvxoid adrenocortieal adenoma. Methods The clinical features of a Myxoid adrenocortical adenoma were re-viewed with its clinical manifestation,imaging,pathology and therapy.The patient was a 43-vear-old woman.The patient complained of recurrent headache,fatigue with hypertension and hypokalemia for 10 years.B-ultrasound examination revealed a 4.1 crux 3.4 cm hypoechoic solid mass in the left adre-nal gland. Relative literatures were reviewed. Results The patient was operated successfully by 1ap-aroscope.The section of tumor showed gray-like flour with yellow jelly-like substance.Hemorrhage was seen in some area. Under light microscope,the tumor cells were similar in size with boundary.There was no obvious heteromorphism and mitotic feature.There was full of mucoid substance.Im-munohitochemical staining showed that the tumor cells were positive for Vimentin,Melan-A and AB/ PAS staining,which confirmed the diagnosis of myxoid adrenocortical adenoraa. Blood pressure andbiochemical indicators returned to normal after surgery.There was no sign of recurrence after 6 month follow-up. Conclusions Myxoid adrenocortical adenoma is a rare adrenal tumor.Path010gy is the key to diagnosis.Surgical removal of tumor could be the preferred therapeutic choice.
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