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Metastatic malignant melanoma presenting as bilateral incidentalomas
O W Hakenberg1, K Pese, V R Marshall
1Division of Surgery (Urology), Repatriation General Hospital, Adelaide, S.A., Australia.
Urologia Internationalis
|April 27, 2000
Summary
Bilateral adrenal melanoma metastases are rare, presenting a diagnostic challenge in asymptomatic patients. This case highlights diagnostic and treatment strategies for these unusual incidental adrenal findings.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Oncology
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Adrenal masses are frequently discovered incidentally in asymptomatic individuals.
- Most incidental adrenal masses are benign adenomas, but malignancy must be ruled out.
- Bilateral adrenal incidentalomas are uncommon, making diagnosis and management complex.