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[Adrenal cystic lymphangioma. A case report]
V Costantino1, C Pasquali, G Liessi
1Clinica Chirurgica I, Università degli Studi di Padova.
Minerva Chirurgica
|December 1, 1992
Summary
This case report details a rare left adrenal cystic lymphangioma found incidentally in a teenage boy. Surgical removal and subsequent histology confirmed the diagnosis of this uncommon adrenal cyst.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Surgical Oncology
- Pediatric Surgery
Background:
- Adrenal cysts are rare, with cystic lymphangiomas being an even rarer subtype.
- This report focuses on a unique case of a pediatric patient with an adrenal cystic lymphangioma.
Observation:
- A 16-year-old boy presented with abdominal pain, leading to an incidental finding of a left adrenal cyst during radiological investigations.
- Imaging studies, including ultrasound and CT scan, were crucial in identifying the cyst and suggesting a diagnosis of cystic lymphangioma.
Findings:
- The patient underwent a left adrenalectomy for the adrenal cyst.
- Histopathological examination of the resected specimen confirmed the diagnosis of cystic lymphangioma of the adrenal gland.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of diagnostic imaging in identifying rare adrenal pathologies.
- It contributes to the limited literature on pediatric adrenal cystic lymphangiomas, aiding in understanding their presentation and management.