Adrenal Myelolipoma with Osseous Metaplasia and Hypercortisolism

Journal Title: New Indian Journal of Surgery - Year 2017, Vol 8, Issue 1

Abstract

A 42yrs female presented with a large suprarenal mass with hypertension and diabetes mellitus. Dexamethasone suppression test was positive suggestive of Hypercortisolism/Cushing’s syndrome. Right adrenalectomy was done. Histopathology revealed Adrenal myelolipoma with osseous metaplasia. It is a rare presentation reported for the first time with hypercortisolism.

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Shivam Priyadarshi

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  • EP ID EP470550
  • DOI 10.21088/nijs.0976.4747.8117.19
  • Views 130
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Shivam Priyadarshi (2017). Adrenal Myelolipoma with Osseous Metaplasia and Hypercortisolism. New Indian Journal of Surgery, 8(1), 97-99. https://europub.co.uk./articles/-A-470550