Basic & Clinical Medicine ›› 2007, Vol. 27 ›› Issue (2): 210-212.

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The diagnosis and management of adrenal myelolipoma

  

  • Received:2006-01-10 Revised:2006-09-12 Online:2007-02-25 Published:2007-02-25

Abstract: Objective To review the diagnosis and therapy of adrenal myelolipoma (ML). Methods The medical records of 21 patients with adrenal myelolipoma were reviewed. All patients were examined by B-ultrasound, CT and endocrine tests while some were examined by MRI and 131I-MIBG in addition. Results All patients had undergone resection of adrenal ML. The mean diameter of tumors was 6.7cm (4.5cm~12cm). Pathological examination of all tumors confirmed the diagnosis of adrenal ML. No recurrence was observed during the follow-up period (1~15years).Conclusion Adrenal ML is a rare, benign tumor and is often discovered incidentally. Its prognosis is generally good.