Extra-adrenal perirenal myelolipoma. A case report and review of literature

G Chir. 2012 Mar;33(3):62-5.

Abstract

Myelolipomas are rare tumours which are most commonly found in association with the adrenal glands. However, extra-adrenal sites have been described, but limited to case reports. They are characterized by a normal adrenal gland function and absence of haematopoesis which differentiates them from extramedullary haematopoetic tumours. We present a rare case of perirenal extra-adrenal myelolipoma and we review the imaging characteristics and management options for this condition.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Glands
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Myelolipoma / diagnosis
  • Myelolipoma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Myelolipoma / pathology*
  • Myelolipoma / surgery
  • Radiography
  • Retroperitoneal Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Retroperitoneal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Retroperitoneal Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Retroperitoneal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Treatment Outcome