Cysts of the adrenal gland: revision of a 15-year experience.
Ten specimens of adrenal cyst resected during the period 1984-1999 were re-examined. Thorough examination of multiple sections and the use of immunohistochemistry allowed to change the recorded diagnosis in 8 cases: three epithelial cysts and five pseudocysts were redefined as endothelial cysts. All 10 cysts were of the endothelial type. A synthetic review of the current knowledge about the pathogenesis, the classification and the clinical aspects of this rare disease is presented.
Cavallaro
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Department of Surgery P. Valdoni, University La Sapienza, Policlinico Umberto I, 00161 Roma, Italy.
De Toma
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Mingazzini
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Cavallaro
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Mosiello
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Marchetti
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Memeo
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La Fauci
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D000307:Adrenal Gland Diseases / Q000145:classification / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology*; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003560:Cysts / Q000145:classification / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male