Adrenocortical oncocytoma--a case report

Indian J Pathol Microbiol. 2004 Jul;47(3):387-9.

Abstract

Oncocytic tumours of adrenal gland are rare lesions with approximately twenty-five cases being documented in literature. A majority of them are nonfunctional and benign. We report a case of adrenal oncocytoma in a 44-year-old male, who underwent a laparotomy for a large mass in the abdomen, which was located above the left kidney. Routine histopathological examination was suggestive of a benign tumour with cells resembling oncocytes. However, immunohistochemistry and electron microscopy helped to confirm the diagnosis of an adrenocortical oncocytoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenoma, Oxyphilic / pathology*
  • Adenoma, Oxyphilic / surgery
  • Adenoma, Oxyphilic / ultrastructure
  • Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms / surgery
  • Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms / ultrastructure
  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Treatment Outcome