[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.
Burel-Vandenbos
Fanny
F
Service d'Anatomie Pathologique, Hôpital Pasteur, 30 avenue de la voie romaine, 06000 Nice. burel-vandenbos.f@chu-nice.fr
Cardot-Leccia
Nathalie
N
Effi
Benjamin
B
Varini
Jean-Pierre
JP
Saint-Paul
Marie-Christine
MC
Michiels
Jean-François
JF
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