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Summary
A rare adrenal myelolipoma, a benign tumor of fat and bone marrow, was successfully resected in a 51-year-old obese male patient. This case contributes to the limited reported instances of this non-functioning adrenal tumor.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Surgical Oncology
- Radiology
Background:
- Adrenal myelolipomas are rare, benign tumors composed of mature adipose tissue and hematopoietic elements.
- They are typically non-functioning and often discovered incidentally.
- This report details a case of a large adrenal myelolipoma in an obese male with pre-existing diabetes mellitus and hypertension.