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Adrenal gland disorders manifest when the production of adrenal hormones deviates from the norm, resulting in either excessive or insufficient concentrations.
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Adrenal angiomyolipoma.

Abu Bakar Hafeez Bhatti1, Faisal Saud Dar, Minhal Pervez

  • 1Department of General Surgery, Memon Medical Institute, Karachi.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Pathology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Adrenal angiomyolipoma is a rare mesenchymal tumor characterized by adipose, vascular, and smooth muscle tissue.
  • Adrenal masses require careful evaluation due to their potential for malignancy and diverse origins.

Observation:

  • A 72-year-old female presented with right upper quadrant pain, prompting investigation for an adrenal mass.
  • Imaging and subsequent laparotomy revealed a right adrenal angiomyolipoma encasing the inferior vena cava and renal veins.

Findings:

  • Histopathological confirmation of adrenal angiomyolipoma.
  • The tumor's significant size and anatomical location presented diagnostic and surgical challenges.

Implications:

  • Adrenal angiomyolipoma, though rare, should be considered in the differential diagnosis of adrenal masses.
  • Awareness among surgeons and pathologists is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management of these complex tumors.