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Oncocytic adrenocortical carcinoma: a rare adrenal tumor subtype.
- Source :
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The Canadian journal of urology [Can J Urol] 2017 Jun; Vol. 24 (3), pp. 8865-8867. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- Oncocytic tumors arising from the adrenal gland are rare. Oncocytic adrenal neoplasms (OAN) may mimic adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC) at presentation, and can only be definitively diagnosed histologically. Most OANs are benign, and carry a favorable prognosis. We report on an 83-year-old female who, while being investigated for anemia and weight loss, was found to have a 23 cm adrenal mass concerning for ACC. Adrenalectomy and histopathology confirmed a malignant OAN, based on the Lin-Weiss-Bisceglia criteria. We report on the largest non-functional, malignant OAN cited in the literature to date. OAN's, though rare, can be considered in the differential diagnosis of large adrenal tumors.
- Subjects :
- Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms surgery
Adrenalectomy
Adrenocortical Carcinoma surgery
Aged, 80 and over
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Humans
Adenoma, Oxyphilic diagnosis
Adenoma, Oxyphilic pathology
Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms diagnosis
Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms pathology
Adrenocortical Carcinoma diagnosis
Adrenocortical Carcinoma pathology
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1195-9479
- Volume :
- 24
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- The Canadian journal of urology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 28646944