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Giant adrenal myelolipoma
M E O'Daniel-Pierce1, J A Weeks, P C McGrath
1Department of Pathology, University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center, Lexington 40536, USA.
Southern Medical Journal
|November 1, 1996
Summary
Adrenal myelolipomas are rare, benign tumors. This report details the diagnostic and surgical management of an exceptionally large adrenal myelolipoma, the third largest documented.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Surgical Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Adrenal myelolipomas are benign tumors of the adrenal gland.
- Composed of hematopoietic cells and adipose tissue, they are typically asymptomatic.
- Rarely, these tumors can grow to massive sizes, causing symptoms.