[An unusual tumor of the adrenal gland].
Adenomatoid tumors are benign mesothelial tumors that usually affect the genital tract. We report the case of a 65-year-old man with an adenomatoid tumor of the adrenal gland. This uncommon location and its histological heterogeneity can lead to a mistaken diagnosis of malignant tumor. Positive cells with mesothelial markers in immunohistochemistry improve diagnosis. The proper identification of this benign tumor in the adrenal gland and the knowledge of its differential diagnosis deserve attention to avoid invasive treatment.
Service d'Anatomie Pathologique, Hôpital Pasteur, 30 avenue de la voie romaine, 06000 Nice. burel-vandenbos.f@chu-nice.fr
Fanny
F
Burel-Vandenbos
Nathalie
N
Cardot-Leccia
Benjamin
B
Effi
Jean-Pierre
JP
Varini
Marie-Christine
MC
Saint-Paul
Jean-François
JF
Michiels
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000175:diagnosis; D018254:Adenomatoid Tumor / Q000737:chemistry / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D000310:Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / Q000737:chemistry / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D000315:Adrenalectomy; D000368:Aged; D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor / Q000032:analysis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008202:Lymphangioma / Q000175:diagnosis; D008297:Male; D009363:Neoplasm Proteins / Q000032:analysis
D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor; D009363:Neoplasm Proteins