[A case of adrenal black adenoma associated with Cushing's syndrome].
A 36-year-old female was admitted to Asahi General Hospital because of hypertension. Laboratory findings showed elevated levels of urine 17 (11)-hydroxycorticosteroid and blood cortisol. Computerized tomography and ultrasound sonography demonstrated a round tumor at the suprarenal region. The black tumor, 5 X 3 X 2 cm, was removed by left adrenalectomy. Microscopic findings revealed adrenal adenoma consisting of compact cells containing numerous pigmented granules. Postoperative course was uneventful. Hormonal condition was recovered 11 months after operation.
Fujita
R
R
Department of Urology, Asahi General Hospital.
Yamashiro
Y
Y
Igarashi
T
T
Murakami
S
S
Yamanishi
T
T
Irabu
N
N
Matsuzaki
O
O
D015065:17-Hydroxycorticosteroids / Q000378:metabolism / Q000652:urine; D000236:Adenoma / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology*; D000310:Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology*; D000328:Adult; D003480:Cushing Syndrome / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000097:blood / Q000378:metabolism
D015065:17-Hydroxycorticosteroids; D006854:Hydrocortisone