Cystic lymphangioma of the right adrenal gland

Ates, Lora Esberk; Kapran, Yersu; Erbil, Yeşim; Barbaros, Umut; Dizdaroğlu, Ferhunde

doi:10.1007/bf02893858

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“…Lymphangiomas are benign malformations of vessels, most frequently discovered in childhood [1]. The cause of lymphangiomas has not been established.…”

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“…They can be classified as endothelial cysts (45 %), pseudocysts (39 %), epithelial cysts (9 %), and parasitic cysts (7 %) [1]. Endothelial cysts include hemangiomas, hamartomas, and lymphangiomas [1]. Adrenal lymphangiomas (ALs) are rare benign vascular lesions that usually remain asymptomatic throughout life [2].…”

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Adrenal Gland Lymphangiomas

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Lymphangiomas of the adrenal glands (ALs) are benign vascular lesions. Approximately, 53 cases have been reported in the literature. The current study reviews and analyzes the clinical and pathologic features of all reported ALs and additionally illustrates a typical case of adrenal lymphangioma (AL). In order to perform the review analysis, a search of the international literature for ALs in adults was conducted. Thirty-eight related articles were found. Clinical and pathological information were obtained for all the reported cases and a database was created. ALs were detected more frequently in women than men. The mean age of occurrence was 39.5 years, while their mean size was 8.86 cm. Fifty-nine percent of ALs were right-sided. Size and localization were responsible for the presenting symptoms, though 30.4 % were asymptomatic. Diagnosis was made postoperatively in all cases by histological results. ALs are rare and benign lesions. They usually present as an incidental finding after abdominal imaging. The diagnosis is made after the surgical removal by histological and immunohistochemical examinations.

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“…Lymphangiomas are benign malformations of vessels, most frequently discovered in childhood [1]. The cause of lymphangiomas has not been established.…”

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Adrenal Gland Lymphangiomas

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“…Within the endothelial cyst includes haemangioma, hamartoma and lymphangioma (5). Adrenal cystic lymphangioma can occur at any age with peak incidence between the third and sixth decades of life as in this case (4).…”

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“…Adrenal cyst can be classified as endothelial cyst (45%), pseudocyst (39%), epithelial cyst (9%) and parasitic cyst (7%) (5). Within the endothelial cyst includes haemangioma, hamartoma and lymphangioma (5).…”

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Cystic Lymphangioma: A Rare Disease of the Adrenal Gland

Rashid¹,

Muhammad

Othman

et al. 2018

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Cystic adrenal neoplasms are uncommon and may be discovered incidentally or may be symptomatic but cystic lymphangioma is a rare benign tumour. The tumour usually occurs in the neck or axilla and rarely involves the adrenal gland. Here we report a case of a 42-year-old lady presented with symptoms of anorexia, vomiting and lethargy for 3 weeks. Apart from evidence of mild dehydration, there was no positive physical examination. Upon admission, her blood urea and creatinine was high and she was diagnosed with end stage renal disease secondary to chronic glomerulonephritis. Ultrasound of the abdomen revealed an incidental right adrenal mass and computed tomography (CT) scan showed a lesion with Hounsfield unit (HU) of 13, 20 and 21 on plain, venous and delayed phase, giving an absolute wash out of 12.5%. Biochemical tests were consistent with a non-functioning adrenal incidentaloma. Hence she was subjected for right retroperitoneoscopic adrenalectomy in view of suspicious of adrenal malignancy. However, histopathology reported as a rare adrenal cystic lymphangioma.

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