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