Extra-adrenal perirenal myelolipoma. A case report and review of literature

Myelolipomas are rare tumours which are most commonly found in association with the adrenal glands. However, extra-adrenal sites have been described, but limited to case reports. They are characterized by a normal adrenal gland function and absence of haematopoesis which differentiates them from ext...

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Published in:Il Giornale di chirurgia 2012-03, Vol.33 (3), p.62-65
Main Authors: Dan, D, Bahadursingh, S, Hariharan, S, Ramjit, C, Naraynsingh, V, Maharaj, R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adrenal Glands
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Myelolipoma - diagnosis
Myelolipoma - diagnostic imaging
Myelolipoma - pathology
Myelolipoma - surgery
Radiography
Retroperitoneal Neoplasms - diagnosis
Retroperitoneal Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Retroperitoneal Neoplasms - pathology
Retroperitoneal Neoplasms - surgery
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Myelolipomas are rare tumours which are most commonly found in association with the adrenal glands. However, extra-adrenal sites have been described, but limited to case reports. They are characterized by a normal adrenal gland function and absence of haematopoesis which differentiates them from extramedullary haematopoetic tumours. We present a rare case of perirenal extra-adrenal myelolipoma and we review the imaging characteristics and management options for this condition.
ISSN:0391-9005