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Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports 1/2008

Open Access 01-12-2008 | Case report

Adrenocortical oncocytic neoplasm presenting with Cushing's syndrome: a case report

Authors: Ozlem Yersal Kabayegit, Dilek Soysal, Gonca Oruk, Bahar Ustaoglu, Umut Kosan, Serife Solmaz, Arzu Avci

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2008

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Abstract

Introduction

Oncocytic neoplasms occur in several organs and are most commonly found in the thyroid, kidneys and salivary glands. Oncocytic neoplasms of the adrenal cortex are extremely rare and are usually non-functioning.

Case presentation

We report the case of an adrenocortical oncocytic neoplasm with uncertain malignant potential in a 31-year-old man with Cushing's syndrome. The patient had been operated on following diagnosis of a 7 cm adrenal mass. Following surgery, the Cushing's syndrome resolved. The patient is still alive with no metastases one year after the surgery.

Conclusion

Adrenocortical oncocytic neoplasms must be considered in the differential diagnosis of both functioning and non-functioning adrenal masses.
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Metadata
Title
Adrenocortical oncocytic neoplasm presenting with Cushing's syndrome: a case report
Authors
Ozlem Yersal Kabayegit
Dilek Soysal
Gonca Oruk
Bahar Ustaoglu
Umut Kosan
Serife Solmaz
Arzu Avci
Publication date
01-12-2008
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2008
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-2-228

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