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[Adrenal tuberculosis: case report].

A Ouarssani1, F Atoini, F Ait Lhou

  • 1Service de pneumologie, hôpital militaire Moulay Ismail, BP 50000, Meknès, Maroc. ouarssani14@yahoo.fr

Revue De Pneumologie Clinique
|December 31, 2011
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Isolated adrenal tuberculosis is a rare cause of adrenal masses. This case highlights a 32-year-old woman diagnosed with adrenal tuberculosis confirmed by biopsy, successfully treated with anti-tuberculosis medication.

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Isolated adrenal tuberculosis is a rare condition, accounting for 1-2% of adrenal incidentalomas.
  • Adrenal masses can present with varied etiologies, necessitating thorough diagnostic workups.

Observation:

  • A 32-year-old woman presented with left hypochondrium pain, weight loss, and bilateral adrenal hypertrophy with calcifications on CT.
  • Initial investigations including sputum/urine BK tests, tuberculin skin test, and hormonal assays were inconclusive or negative.
  • Abdominal CT revealed bilateral adrenal hypertrophy, predominantly on the left, with linear calcifications.

Findings:

  • Histopathological examination of a left adrenal biopsy confirmed caseofolliculaire adrenal tuberculosis.
  • The patient's adrenal hormones and chest X-ray were normal, complicating the initial diagnosis.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering adrenal tuberculosis in the differential diagnosis of adrenal masses, even with atypical presentations.
  • Prompt diagnosis and appropriate anti-bacillary treatment led to a favorable clinical outcome.
  • Further research into the diagnostic challenges and optimal management of rare adrenal infections is warranted.