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01-12-2024 | Pathology | Case Report
Brain tissue heterotopic in the adrenal gland in a child: a scarce case report
Authors:
Chenghao Zhanghuang, Chengchuang Wu, Junling Chen, Fengming Ji, Zhigang Yao, Li Li, Zhen Yang, Haoyu Tang, Kun Zhang, Yu Hang, Yucheng Xie, Bing Yan
Published in:
BMC Pediatrics
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Issue 1/2024
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Abstract
Heterotopic brain tissue is rare and has not been reported. Our center made the first report. 4 years and 2 months old Girl presented with a cystic mass in the right adrenal gland 2 weeks after right upper abdominal pain. The operation was successful, and the diagnosis was confirmed by postoperative pathology. 6 months after the procedure, the incision healed well without recurrence. This case report has a detailed diagnosis and treatment process and satisfactory examination results. It can provide a reference for diagnosing and treating clinical HBT and reduce the risk of misdiagnosis and mistreatment.