[Myelolipoma of the adrenal gland presenting as upper abdominal symptoms: a case report]

Hinyokika Kiyo. 2003 Nov;49(11):667-70.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

A case of adrenal myelolipoma is presented. A 39-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital for further examination of a right adrenal mass, which was found by examination for nausea, vomiting and upper abdominal pain. Imaging analyses by computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging revealed a round fatty mass. Endocrine study of the adrenal gland showed normal results. Right adrenalectomy was performed. The tumor weighed 240 g and the histological diagnosis was adrenal myelolipoma. Postoperative course was uneventful and upper abdominal symptoms disappeared after surgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / surgery
  • Adrenalectomy*
  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Myelolipoma / diagnosis*
  • Myelolipoma / surgery
  • Radiography, Abdominal
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed