Related Experiment Videos
[Adrenal gland lymphangiomas. A case report]
Felipe Robledo-Ogazón1, Adriana E Vargas-Rivas, Aldo Alvarado-Aparicio
1Adscritos al Hospital de Especialidades, Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI, IMSS. faro@att.net.mx
Cirugia Y Cirujanos
|August 18, 2004
Summary
Adrenal gland lymphangiomas are rare, benign tumors. Surgical removal of an adrenal lymphangioma resolved a young woman's symptoms of high blood pressure, headaches, and anxiety.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Surgical Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Adrenal gland lymphangiomas are uncommon, benign neoplasms originating from lymphatic tissue, often asymptomatic and incidentally discovered.
- These non-functional tumors typically present as cystic lesions within or adjacent to the adrenal gland.
Observation:
- A 24-year-old female presented with a 2-year history of hypertension, headaches, and anxiety.
- Routine ultrasound revealed a cystic tumor of the right adrenal gland, further confirmed by computed tomography (CT) scan.
Findings:
- Surgical excision of the adrenal mass was performed.
- Pathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of adrenal gland lymphangioma.
Implications:
- This case highlights that symptomatic presentations of adrenal lymphangioma, though rare, can occur.
- Successful surgical management led to the complete resolution of the patient's clinical symptoms, suggesting lymphangioma as a treatable cause of such symptoms.