[Role of computerized tomography and ultrasonic diagnosis in adrenal neoplasms with an adipose matrix]

Ten cases of adrenal lipomatous tumors discovered incidentally with ultrasounds (US) and computed tomography (CT) during examinations for the staging of malignant tumors are reported. Transparietal bioptic approach and surgery revealed three histologic diagnosis: non-functioning adenomas, lipomas and myelolipomas. Those findings confirmed that adrenal tumours with low density are mainly benign; but in neoplastic patients biopsy and surgery are still mandatory.