Diagnosis and treatment of 3 cases with cystic lymphangiomas of adrenal gland

VernacularTitle:3例肾上腺囊肿性淋巴管瘤的诊疗分析
Author: Juan MIAO ; Weijun GU ; Yiming MU ; Nan JIN ; Guoqing YANG ; Qinghua GUO ; Jin DU ; Zhaohui LYU ; Jingtao DOU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Lymphangioma; Adrenal gland; Adrenal cyst; Laparoscopic adrenalectomy
From: Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2015;(8):668-671
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To investigate the clinical features, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of adrenal lymphangioma. Methods Three cases of adrenal lymphangioma were reported, and the clinical features, treatment and prognosis were analyzed. Results Three cases were incidentally discovered, laboratory tests and endocrine hormone examinations were normal, CT or MRI showed lesions with low density, no reinforced or mild enhancement. All 3 cases underwent laparoscopic adrenalectomy, postoperative pathology supported the diagnosis of adrenal lymphangioma. They were followed up for 8-months, 1-year, and 4-years respectively, with no recurrence. Conclusions Adrenal lymphangioma is a rare benign adrenal leison, with no typical clinical manifestations. Preoperative diagnosis depends on imaging examinations. Histopathological examination is essential in making final diagnosis. Surgery is the preferred treatment option. The prognosis is relatively good.