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Adrenal lymphangioma: a case report
J M Longo1, S Z Jafri, K B Bis
1Department of Diagnostic Radiology, William Beaumont Hospital, 3601 West 13 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48073, USA.
Clinical Imaging
|December 22, 2000
Summary
A rare adrenal cyst was incidentally found in a patient with pyelonephritis. Surgical resection confirmed it as a cystic lymphangioma, a benign adrenal gland lesion.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Radiology
- Pathology
Background:
- Adrenal cysts are rare, often asymptomatic, and typically discovered incidentally.
- This case highlights the diagnostic process for an adrenal cyst presenting alongside a urinary tract infection.
Observation:
- A 30-year-old female presented with right flank pain, diagnosed with pyelonephritis.
- Imaging revealed an incidental cystic structure in the right suprarenal space.
- MRI confirmed a 4.8x4.5 cm right adrenal cyst with calcification, septations, and nodularity.
Findings:
- Histological examination of the resected cyst confirmed it as a cystic lymphangioma of the adrenal gland.
- Cystic lymphangioma is a rare, benign adrenal lesion.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of thorough radiological evaluation for incidental adrenal findings.
- Understanding the diagnostic features of adrenal cysts, including lymphangiomas, is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management.