Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 1, 2026
06:08
A Novel Method: Super-selective Adrenal Venous Sampling
Published on: September 15, 2017
Intra-abdominal pulmonary sequestration: a benign suprarenal mass
M N Damani1, J P Ganem, J A Freeman
1Division of Urology, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599-7235, USA.
Urology
|February 7, 2001
Summary
A rare case of an 8.5-cm intra-abdominal mass was diagnosed as an accessory lung, or intrapulmonary sequestration. This benign condition presented unusually in the suprarenal region, with normal adrenal function.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Pathology
- Radiology
- Pediatric Surgery
Background:
- Suprarenal masses can be challenging to diagnose, necessitating comprehensive evaluation.
- Pulmonary sequestration is a rare congenital lung malformation, typically diagnosed in childhood.
- Intra-abdominal extralobar pulmonary sequestration is an exceptionally rare variant.
Observation:
- A 34-year-old woman presented with a large (8.5 cm) left suprarenal mass.
- Initial evaluation showed normal adrenal hormone function, excluding adrenal neoplasms.
- Imaging and subsequent pathological examination were crucial for diagnosis.
Findings:
- The suprarenal mass was pathologically confirmed as an intra-abdominal extralobar pulmonary sequestration.
- This represents an accessory lung, a rare congenital anomaly.
- The lesion was benign and successfully removed surgically.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering rare congenital anomalies in the differential diagnosis of suprarenal masses.
- It underscores the need for thorough pathological examination for definitive diagnosis.
- Such findings expand the known spectrum of presentation for pulmonary sequestration.
Related Concept Videos
01:21External Anatomy of the Kidney
The kidneys are a pair of bean-shaped organs in the human body that play a critical role in maintaining overall health. They filter out waste products from the blood, regulate blood pressure, maintain electrolyte balance, and stimulate the production of red blood cells.
The kidneys are located in the retroperitoneal space on either side of the vertebral column, protected posteriorly by the 11th and 12th ribs. The right kidney sits slightly lower than the left owing to the presence of the liver...
The kidneys are located in the retroperitoneal space on either side of the vertebral column, protected posteriorly by the 11th and 12th ribs. The right kidney sits slightly lower than the left owing to the presence of the liver...
01:29Pulmonary Embolism I: Introduction
Pulmonary embolism (PE) occurs when a thrombus, fat or air embolus, amniotic fluid, or tumor tissue blocks one or more pulmonary arteries. These blockages originate in the venous system or the right side of the heart.EtiologyPE primarily arises from deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and other hypercoagulable states, such as inherited thrombophilias. Additional etiological factors include venous stasis, commonly seen in obesity, and endothelial injury from surgery and trauma. Less common causes include...
01:19Appendicitis
Appendicitis is an acute inflammatory condition of the vermiform appendix, most commonly caused by obstruction of its lumen. The appendix is a narrow, blind-ended pouch that extends from the cecum, making it particularly prone to obstruction. Causes include fecaliths, lymphoid hyperplasia (often after viral infections), parasites, tumors, or foreign bodies. This obstruction initiates a cascade of pathological changes.Luminal Obstruction and Early InflammationAfter obstruction, normal mucosal...