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[Incidental finding: left sided solid adrenal mass].

A Häner1, M Kurrer, P Hilfiker

  • 1Medizinische Poliklinik, Universitätsspital Zürich.

Praxis
|February 20, 2002
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A misdiagnosed adrenal mass was actually a gastrointestinal stromal tumor. This case highlights the importance of accurate radiologic evaluation for adrenal masses and gastrointestinal stromal tumors.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Radiology
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging are crucial for diagnosing adrenal masses.
  • Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) can present as abdominal masses with varied imaging characteristics.

Observation:

  • A 49-year-old male initially presented with pneumonia, leading to the incidental discovery of a left adrenal mass via CT.
  • Initial laboratory and MR imaging suggested a hormonally inactive adrenal adenoma.
  • The adrenal mass increased in size over two years, prompting surgical intervention.

Findings:

  • Surgical resection revealed the mass to be a gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) of the posterior gastric wall, not an adrenal mass.
  • This case underscores a rare diagnostic challenge where an adrenal mass finding was mistaken.

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Implications:

  • Accurate radiologic interpretation is vital to differentiate adrenal masses from other intra-abdominal pathologies.
  • Understanding the diverse presentations of GISTs is essential for correct diagnosis and patient management.
  • This case emphasizes the need for thorough evaluation when imaging findings are atypical or change over time.