Adrenal myelolipoma

Case contributed by Bruno Di Muzio
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Late follow-up in asymptomatic patient for colon cancer.

Patient Data

Age: 70 years
Gender: Male

CT Abdomen

ct

Large right adrenal mass with fat-containing components (-86 UH). No enhancement. 

Case Discussion

Adrenal myelolipomas are rare benign tumors of the adrenal gland with an estimated autopsy prevalence of ≈ 0.1-0.2 %. Most lesions are asymptomatic and may be discovered incidentally when the region is imaged for other reasons. 

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