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Adrenocortical oncocytoma in pregnancy
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Barzilai Medical Center, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Ashkelon, Israel.
Background:
Adrenal oncocytomas are uncommon, nonfunctioning tumors occurring most often in endocrine organs.
Case:
A 32-year-old woman presented at 25 weeks' gestation complaining of right flank pain. Abdominal ultrasonography and computed tomography revealed a 9 x 10-cm solid right-sided adrenal mass. Endocrine evaluation was normal. At 36 weeks' gestation, she underwent cesarean followed by resection of the adrenal mass. Histopathologic and ultrastructural studies revealed a benign adrenocortical oncocytoma.
Conclusion:
Although rare, adrenocortical oncocytomas should be included in the differential diagnosis of solid, nonfunctioning, adrenal tumors in pregnancy.
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