A case of adrenal myelolipoma
Tezuka, H.; Kusano, T.; Ozawa, T.; Kumegawa, H.; Yamashita, Y.; Omata, K.; Hanyu, F.
Nihon Geka Gakkai Zasshi 89(7): 1137-1141
1988
ISSN/ISBN: 0301-4894 PMID: 3221833 Document Number: 308300
We report a case of surgically resected adrenal myelolipoma. Myelolipoma of the adrenal gland is a rare, benign and nonfunctioning tumor. The present patient represents the 57th reported clinical case of this tumor. It consists of fatty and hematopoietic tissue. It is asymptomatic and usually found only at autopsy incidentally. Ultrasonography, computed tomography and fine needle biopsy help in the preoperative diagnosis of adrenal myelolipoma. Especially fine needle biopsy is recommended when the diagnosis is doubtful.