Laparoscopic resection of giant adrenal cavernous hemangioma.
BACKGROUND
Large adrenal tumors were initially believed to be a relative contraindication to laparoscopic adrenalectomy.


METHODS
Here we discuss the case of a 42-year-old female with a 12-cm adrenal mass.


RESULTS
The patient underwent successful laparoscopic resection, and pathology revealed a cavernous hemangioma, a rare benign tumor of the adrenal gland.


CONCLUSIONS
The following is a discussion of the case, laparoscopic resection technique, and brief review of adrenal hemangiomas. In experienced hands, adrenal mass size should not be considered a contraindication to laparoscopic intervention.
Telem
Dana A
DA
The Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, New York, USA.
Nguyen
Scott Q
SQ
Chin
Edward H
EH
Weber
Kaare
K
Divino
Celia M
CM
D000310:Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D000315:Adrenalectomy / Q000379:methods*; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006392:Hemangioma, Cavernous / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed