Adrenal pseudocyst in pregnancy. A case report
Trauffer, P.M.; Malee, M.P.
Journal of Reproductive Medicine 41(3): 195-197
1996
ISSN/ISBN: 0024-7758 PMID: 8778421 Document Number: 465766
BACKGROUND: Adrenal cysts are rare tumors that have a female:male predominance of 2-3:1. They are, however, rarely encountered during pregnancy but should be considered in the differential diagnosis of flank pain. CASE: A 33-year-old woman, gravida 5, para 3013, was transferred to a tertiary care center at 14 weeks' gestation with unrelenting flank pain and gastrointestinal symptoms. Ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging identified a large mass. After failed conservative therapy, laparotomy revealed an adrenal cyst, which was excised. The pregnancy proceeded uneventfully and ended in a term delivery. CONCLUSION: This is the second documented case of pregnancy associated with an adrenal cyst. Surgical excision remains the definitive therapy. Pregnancy appears unaffected by such a cyst.