Adrenocortical oncocytoma.
The histopathology and ultrastructural features of an adrenocortical oncocytoma are reported. The tumour was discovered incidentally during investigation for hypertension in a 72 year old female. Oncocytic tumours of the adrenal cortex are rare, with only 20 examples described in English language reports. Most have been non-functioning and benign, like the present example. Molecular studies may help assess the significance of oncocytic change in the pathogenesis and behaviour of oncocytic neoplasms.
Kitching
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Department of Histopathology, North Middlesex Hospital, London, UK. paul.kitching@lineone.net
Patel
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Harach
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D018249:Adenoma, Oxyphilic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D000306:Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed