Adrenal myelolipoma in a dog

Vet Pathol. 2005 Mar;42(2):232-5. doi: 10.1354/vp.42-2-232.

Abstract

Abdominal ultrasound examination in an 11-year-old, intact, female Labrador dog with hepatic disease revealed a nodular swelling of the left adrenal gland. Hyperadrenocorticism was suspected, but endocrine tests were negative. At the owner's request, an adrenalectomy was performed. Grossly, a nodular mass protruded from the external surface of the left adrenal gland and in cut section was hemorrhagic and effaced the cortical and medullary regions. Histologic examination revealed a cortical neoplasm with medullary involvement. The mass was composed of well-differentiated adipose cells, megakaryocytes, hematopoietic cells, and macrophages containing hemosiderin deposits. A diagnosis of cortical adrenal myelolipoma was made.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / pathology
  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / veterinary*
  • Animals
  • Dog Diseases / pathology*
  • Dogs
  • Female
  • Myelolipoma / pathology
  • Myelolipoma / veterinary*