Adreno-cortical oncocytoma: a case report
Tunisie Medicale [La]. 2010; 88 (5): 353-356
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ABSTRACT
Adrenal oncocytoma is a very rare lesion, non functioning and benign in most cases. Only 46 cases have been reported in the medical literature. This study aimed to report a new case of adrenal oncocytic tumor with uncertain malignant potential. A 72 year-old- man, consulted for renal fossa pain. Ultrasonography and omputed tomography scan revealed a large mass in the right adrenal gland with extension to the right kidney. A right adrenalectomy and nephrectomy was performed. The diagnosis of adrenal oncocytoma with malignant potential was confirmed by pathology. Patient had a well recovery and left hospital on the fifth day post operatively. He was followed up for 8 months, no tumor recurrence detected. Adreno cortical oncocytoma is a rare tumor. The majority of reported cases had good prognosis
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Assunto principal:
Neoplasias do Córtex Suprarrenal
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Neoplasias das Glândulas Suprarrenais
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Adenoma Adrenocortical
Tipo de estudo:
Relato de Casos
Limite:
Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Tunisie Med.
Ano de publicação:
2010
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