Myelolipoma of the adrenal gland. Review of diagnostic problems and surgical intervention.
Myelolipoma is a benign, rare, and hormone-inactive tumor of the adrenal gland. Its characteristic appearance on sonography and computed tomography enables preoperative diagnosis with a high degree of safety and accuracy. Symptomatic or large tumors have to be removed since there is a high risk of spontaneous hemorrhage. Common findings in patients with myelolipoma are reviewed, especially in those with surgically removed tumors.
D000310:Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D000311:Adrenal Glands / Q000473:pathology; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008067:Lipoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014567:Urography