Clinically inapparent adrenal mass in a patient with familial adenomatous polyposis

Horm Res. 2006;66(5):207-10. doi: 10.1159/000094742. Epub 2006 Jul 25.

Abstract

Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is an autosomal dominant condition characterized by multiple colorectal adenomas that can progress to carcinoma. FAP can be associated with diverse extracolonic manifestation, including desmoid tumors and adrenal masses. We report our experience with a patient diagnosed of FAP, who developed a desmoid tumor and an adrenal mass in the follow-up. To our knowledge, this is the first case in the literature in which a hypersecretion of aldosterone and cortisol in the adrenal mass of a patient diagnosed of FAP has been demonstrated.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenoma / metabolism
  • Adenoma / surgery*
  • Adenomatous Polyposis Coli / metabolism
  • Adenomatous Polyposis Coli / surgery*
  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / metabolism
  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Adult
  • Aldosterone / metabolism
  • Colonoscopy / methods
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / metabolism
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Hydrocortisone / metabolism
  • Intestines / transplantation*

Substances

  • Aldosterone
  • Hydrocortisone