Functioning adrenocortical oncocytoma: a case report and review of the literature

Ann Diagn Pathol. 2005 Oct;9(5):295-7. doi: 10.1016/j.anndiagpath.2005.05.005.

Abstract

Adrenocortical oncocytoma is exceptionally rare. Most of these tumors are benign and nonfunctioning. We report a case of functioning adrenocortical oncocytoma located in the right adrenal gland in a 53-year-old woman who presented with Cushing's syndrome. The tumor was small, with exclusively oncocytic histologic features. A discussion of this case and a review of the literature on this entity is presented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenoma, Oxyphilic / complications
  • Adenoma, Oxyphilic / pathology*
  • Adenoma, Oxyphilic / physiopathology
  • Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms / complications
  • Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms / physiopathology
  • Female
  • Glomerulonephritis, Membranous / complications
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged