Adrenal myelolipoma

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Abdominal pain.

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
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A 30mm mass with well-defined margin and internal fat density, is present at right adrenal gland.

An 8mm stone (433HU) is noted at right kidney. A 6mm stone (395HU) is also present at left kidney. The urinary drainage tract is unobstructed.

Case Discussion

Right adrenal fat containing mass; most likely compatible with adrenal myelolipoma, which is rare, benign and usually asymptomatic tumor of the adrenal gland characterized by the predominance of mature adipocytes. 

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