Simple Adrenal Cyst
Cystic adrenal masses are uncommon and may be discovered incidentally or may be symptomatic. , Adrenal cysts are classified as pseudocysts, endothelial cysts, epithelial cysts, and parasitic cysts. Pseudocysts (typically…
Primary Adrenal Teratoma
Tumors of the adrenal gland that contain macroscopic fat are usually myelolipomas; however, the differential diagnosis includes lipomas, teratomas, angiomyolipomas, and liposarcoma. Herein we present a case of a patient…
Adrenal Cystic Lymphangioma
Cystic lymphangiomas are rare benign vascular tumors that arise from lymphatic endothelial cells and usually are located in the neck or axilla. Adrenal cystic lymphangiomas are rare benign vascular lesions…
The Adrenal Stone
You will not find much written about “adrenal stones.” Although minor calcific deposits in adrenal masses are not unusual, full eggshell and complete calcification of an adrenal mass is rare….
Bilateral Adrenal Hemorrhage
Fortunately, bilateral adrenal hemorrhage is a rare event. In situations of physiologic stress (e.g., postoperative state or sepsis), blood flow to the adrenal glands and cortisol production are markedly increased—the…
Trauma-Related Unilateral Adrenal Hemorrhage
Unilateral adrenal hemorrhage is unusual and usually is related to a unilateral adrenal mass or trauma. In one series, adrenal hematoma was detected in 1.9% of 2692 trauma patients who…
Adrenal Schwannoma
Adrenal schwannoma is a rare benign tumor with microscopic features of nerve sheath differentiation. Fewer than 100 cases have been reported in the literature. Herein we share a case of…
Adrenal Myelolipoma: A Computed Tomography Diagnosis
Adrenal myelolipoma is a benign adrenocortical tumor composed of adipose tissue and bone marrow elements; it is reported in one out of 500–1250 autopsy cases. Adrenal myelolipoma is typically diagnosed…
Cushing Syndrome in the Setting of Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1
When a patient with multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN-1) presents with Cushing syndrome (CS), it may be corticotropin (ACTH) independent (e.g., adenoma, carcinoma, or bilateral macronodular adrenal hyperplasia) or…
Cushing Syndrome Associated With Ectopic Corticotropin and Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone–Secreting Pheochromocytoma
Most patients with corticotropin (ACTH)-dependent Cushing syndrome (CS) will have an ACTH-secreting pituitary microadenoma. Approximately 15% of patients with ACTH-dependent CS have an ectopic source of ACTH secretion. The most…
