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Non-functioning cyst of the adrenal gland--a case report
Abstract:
Adrenal cysts are a rare entity. Only about 300 cases have been reported throughout the world. A case of an asymptomatic, benign, non-functioning adrenal cyst of the left adrenal gland is presented. Pre-operative diagnosis is usually by incidental imaging findings as the majority of adrenal cysts are asymptomatic. The adrenal cyst in this case was detected on an abdominal ultrasound for the investigation of jaundice, and confirmed by a CT scan examination. Selective biochemical studies are needed to assess adrenal function, and here they were normal. Simple surgical enucleation of the cyst, with preservation of remaining adrenal tissue is the treatment of choice.
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