Giant Adrenal Cavernous Hemangioma: A Rare Abdominal Mass - 26/06/13
Abstract |
An 84-year-old woman with left flank pain presented to our institution. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography demonstrated a large spherical adrenal mass (diameter 13 cm) showing features of a benign lesion. Histologic examination revealed a giant adrenal hemangioma. Surgical resection was curative, with no recurrence at 2 years of follow-up. Surgery is usually recommended for symptomatic patients or in the case of a large lesion (>6 cm) because of the possibility of the coexistence of a malignancy or potential complications (ie, hemorrhage, rupture).
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Vol 82 - N° 1
P. e3-e4 - juillet 2013 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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