Large adrenal leiomyoma presented as adrenal incidentaloma in an AIDS patient: A rare entity
- Author:
Tan Jih Huei
;
Henry Tan Chor Lip
;
Maizatul Rahman
;
Sarojah Arulanantham
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Adrenal incidentaloma;
adrenal leiomyoma;
HIV infected patient
- MeSH:
HIV;
Leiomyoma;
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
- From:
The Medical Journal of Malaysia
2017;72(1):65-67
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
The literature on adrenal gland tumour in HIV-infected
patients is scarce. We report a 46-year-old Malay man with
HIV and Hepatitis C infection presenting with a large nonfunctioning
adrenal tumour. Computed tomography showed
a large right adrenal tumour with heterogeneous
enhancement and central necrosis. A high index of
suspicion of a malignant tumour or pheochromocytoma led
us to surgical removal of the adrenal gland. In this case
report, we highlight important features to look for during
pre-op evaluation of a large adrenal mass. Appropriate
action should be taken when there is a suspicion of a
pheochromocytoma or malignancy.
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