Adrenocortical oncocytic neoplasm presenting with cushing syndrome: case report

Oncocytic neoplasms occur in several organs and they are more commonlydescribed in thyroid, kidney and salivary gland. Oncocytic neoplasms of adrenal cortex are extremely rare and usually non-functioning.

Case presentationWe report a case of adrenocortical oncocytic neoplasm with uncertain malignant potential in a 31-year-old man with Cushing syndrome who was operated for a 7 cm adrenal mass. After surgery Cushing syndrome resolved.

He is still alive without any metastases one year after surgery.

Conclusion: Adrenocortical oncocytic neoplasms must be considered in differential diagnosis in both functioning and nonfunctioning adrenal masses.

Author: Ozlem Yersal Kabayegit, Dilek Soysal, Gonca Oruk, Bahar Ustaoglu, Umut Kosan, Serife Solmaz and Arzu Avci
Credits/Source: Journal of Medical Case Reports 2008, 2:228

Published on: 2008-07-13

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