Adrenal myelolipoma--report of a case.
Adrenal myelolipoma is a rare, benign, non-secreting tumour composed of adipose and haematopoietic tissue. One such rare case in a 32-year-old female who presented with'pain in right lumbar region is reported here. CT scan revealed a mass in the suparenal region measuring 5.6 x 5 cm. In view of the size and symptomatic nature of the mass, surgical resection was performed. Histological examination revealed the features of myelolipoma. The outcome was favourable without recurrence after a follow-up of one year.
Chakraborty
Jayati
J
Department of Pathology, NRS Medical College, Kolkata.
Paul
Prabir Ch
PCh
Gumta
Manas K
MK
Ghosh
Gayatri
G
Goswami
Bansari
B
D000310:Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017116:Low Back Pain / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D008161:Lumbosacral Region / Q000473:pathology*; D018209:Myelolipoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology