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Primary mediastinal myelolipoma

C V Strimlan1, S Khasnabis

  • 1Department of Medicine, South Side Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
|January 1, 1993
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Myelolipomas are rare benign tumors typically found in the adrenal glands. This report details a successful surgical removal of an extra-adrenal myelolipoma located in the right posterior mediastinum.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Pathology
  • Surgical Oncology

Background:

  • Myelolipomas are benign neoplasms composed of mature adipose and hematopoietic tissue.
  • These tumors most commonly arise from the adrenal glands.
  • Extra-adrenal myelolipomas are exceptionally rare, with fewer than 20 cases documented globally.

Observation:

  • A case of a right posterior mediastinal mass was identified.
  • The mass was surgically resected.
  • Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of myelolipoma.

Findings:

  • The resected tumor consisted of mature fat and bone marrow elements, consistent with myelolipoma.
  • The patient experienced a successful surgical outcome with no reported complications.
  • This case expands the known anatomical locations for extra-adrenal myelolipomas.

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Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering rare diagnoses in the mediastinum.
  • Successful surgical resection is a viable treatment option for mediastinal myelolipomas.
  • Further research into the etiology and management of extra-adrenal myelolipomas is warranted.