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Published in: Endocrine Pathology 2/2007

01-05-2007

Myelolipoma with Adrenocortical Adenoma: An unusual Combination that can Resemble Carcinoma

Authors: Nabeel Al-Brahim, Sylvia Asa

Published in: Endocrine Pathology | Issue 2/2007

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Abstract

Myelolipoma is a benign tumor that occurs in the adrenal gland and rarely in extra-adrenal sites. Commonly, it is diagnosed as an incidental finding. However, some reports indicate synchronous occurrence with other lesions including adrenocortical carcinoma. It has very rarely been reported to occur in association with adrenocortical adenoma. In this paper, we report three cases of adrenal myelolipoma associated with adrenocortical adenoma; in all three patients, the radiological appearance resembled adrenocortical carcinoma. These cases emphasize the importance of this combination as a pitfall in the correct diagnosis and management of patients with adrenal masses.
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Metadata
Title
Myelolipoma with Adrenocortical Adenoma: An unusual Combination that can Resemble Carcinoma
Authors
Nabeel Al-Brahim
Sylvia Asa
Publication date
01-05-2007
Publisher
Humana Press Inc
Published in
Endocrine Pathology / Issue 2/2007
Print ISSN: 1046-3976
Electronic ISSN: 1559-0097
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12022-007-0019-3

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