[Histological, ultrastructural and clinical study of a malignant adrenal neoplasm producing minor mineralocorticoids]

Pathologica. 1990 Mar-Apr;82(1078):173-86.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

The authors describe a case of an adrenal tumor of unusual dimensions with a benign histological appearance. After a short period diffuse metastases developed. The metastases should the features a poorly differentiated carcinoma. The size of the tumor appears to be a useful element of judgement in differential diagnosis between adenoma and carcinoma of the adrenal glands.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adenoma / diagnosis*
  • Adenoma / pathology
  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / metabolism
  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / pathology
  • Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
  • Carcinoma / diagnosis*
  • Carcinoma / metabolism
  • Carcinoma / pathology
  • Carcinoma / secondary
  • Diagnostic Errors
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Liver Neoplasms / secondary
  • Middle Aged
  • Mineralocorticoids / metabolism*
  • Vaginal Neoplasms / secondary

Substances

  • Mineralocorticoids
  • Adrenocorticotropic Hormone