Intra-renal adrenal adenoma: A compelling addition to the differential diagnosis of renal mass: Case Report

Brian Linder, Yoon Hong, Thomas Jarrett

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Abstract

Abstract: We report a case of an adrenal rest arising in the kidney of a 37-year-old male. An incidental 4.5 cm right upper pole mass with a minimal amount of fat was discovered on computed tomography scan. Laparoscopic renal exploration and biopsy revealed angiomyolipoma on frozen section. However, final pathological analysis of the partial nephrectomy specimen revealed intra-renal adrenal adenoma. The diagnosis was confirmed by immunohistochemistries and transmission electron microscopy. We review the reported literature on intra-renal adrenal adenoma and highlight the aspects that raise the index of suspicion for this entity on the differential diagnosis of renal masses.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)912-914
Number of pages3
JournalInternational Journal of Urology
Volume16
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2009
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Adrenal adenoma
  • Benign renal mass
  • Ectopic adrenal

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Urology

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