Laparoscopic resection of adrenal myelolipoma: a case report
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20241406Keywords:
Adrenal myelolipoma, Laparoscopy, Resection of myelolipomasAbstract
Adrenal myelolipomas are rare, benign tumors comprising mature adipose tissue and hematopoietic elements. We report a case of a 55-year-old female who presented with abdominal pain and vomiting. Imaging revealed a 5.6×5.1×5.3 cm left adrenal mass suggestive of myelolipoma. Laboratory investigations showed elevated plasma non metanephrines. The patient underwent successful laparoscopic excision of left side adrenal myelolipoma. Histopathology confirmed adrenal myelolipoma. This case illustrates the role of imaging and laboratory studies in diagnosing these tumors preoperatively and demonstrates the feasibility of laparoscopic resection for symptomatic myelolipomas.
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