Retroperitoneal extra-adrenal myelolipoma: Appearance in CT and MRI

Butori, N; Guy, F.; Collin, Françoise; Benet, Carmen; Causeret, Sylvain; Isambert, Nicolás

doi:10.1016/j.diii.2011.12.010

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“…The extra-adrenal localization of these histologically benign tumors may be presacral (up to 50% of the extra-adrenal localization) (2), splenic, gastric, pulmonary, hepatic, retroperitoneal, testicular (1,7,8). Most of the time they are asymptomatic, unilateral (more frequent on the right side), but they can also be bilateral (9,10).…”

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Anterior Transabdominal Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy, without Ligatures, for a Symptomatic Right Adrenal Myelolipoma with Intratumoral Hemorrhage

Molnar¹,

Lata²,

Pisica³

et al. 2017

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Anterior Transabdominal Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy, without Ligatures, for a Symptomatic Right Adrenal Myelolipoma with Intratumoral Hemorrhage

Molnar¹,

Lata²,

Pisica³

et al. 2017

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“…Adrenal myelolipomas are readily diagnosed on imaging because of their rich adipose tissue content. It is more difficult to diagnose a retroperitoneal extra‐adrenal myelolipoma as the imaging studies would be similar for a liposarcoma, renal angiomyolipoma, or retroperitoneal teratoma …”

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Perirenal myelolipoma diagnosed on imprint: Case report and review of the literature

Brandler

Reder

Kahn

2014

Diagnostic Cytopathology

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Myelolipomas are benign tumors containing adipose tissue and hematopoeitic elements which occur most commonly in the adrenal glands. Extra-adrenal myelolipomas are uncommon with few cases of renal and perirenal myelolipomas in the literature. These cases may be difficult to diagnose based on radiology alone and intraoperative diagnosis can be extremely important in determining the course of surgery. Due to the lipomatous component of the tumor it may be technically difficult to prepare adequate frozen sections; this problem can be obviated by utilization of cytologic imprint preparations. We present a case of perirenal myelolipoma diagnosed intraoperatively utilizing cytologic imprint preparations stained with toluidine blue and hematoxylin and eosin.

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“…Ultrasound shows an echogenic suprarenal mass, CT scan reveals hypodense, non-enhancing lesions with tissue density of fat. MRI demonstrates increased intensity in T1 and T2 weighted images which characteristically brighten with gadolinium contrast and diminish with phase cancellation and fat suppression [11]. Although specific, MRI was not done in this case because regardless of the findings, surgery was indicated given the large size and symptoms.…”

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Adrenal myelolipoma :Incidentally discovered mass

Nangarwal¹,

Kuntel²,

Godara³

et al. 2017

Int J Surg Med

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Introduction: Myelolipoma is a rare benign tumour of the adrenal gland, usually asymptomatic, unilateral and nonfunctioning. It is composed of a variable mixture of mature adipose tissue and hematopoietic elements. Widespread use of imaging modalities has increased the frequency of detection. Case presentation: We report a case of adrenal myelolipoma in a 55-years-old male of Indian origin, who presented with pain in the right flank. Physical examination revealed an intra-abdominal mass. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) scan of the abdomen showed a well-defined, round lesion in right suprarenal region with heterogeneous attenuation. The patient was subjected to right adrenalectomy, and postoperative course was uneventful. The histopathological examination of the mass confirmed this as adrenal myelolipoma. Conclusion: Mostly adrenal lipoma is discovered as "incidentaloma" but warrants thorough diagnostic study. Imaging and biochemical assay are useful for planning best treatment modality in a particular case to minimise postoperative complications and assuring fast recovery.

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Retroperitoneal extra-adrenal myelolipoma: Appearance in CT and MRI

Cited by 13 publications

References 5 publications

Anterior Transabdominal Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy, without Ligatures, for a Symptomatic Right Adrenal Myelolipoma with Intratumoral Hemorrhage

Anterior Transabdominal Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy, without Ligatures, for a Symptomatic Right Adrenal Myelolipoma with Intratumoral Hemorrhage

Perirenal myelolipoma diagnosed on imprint: Case report and review of the literature

Adrenal myelolipoma :Incidentally discovered mass

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