Abstract
We present a case of a 30-year-old female who was evaluated for right flank pain.
Clinical and diagnostic work up revealed a urinary tract infection with focal pyelonephritis
of the right kidney. Ultrasound and computed tomography of the abdomen were included
in the evaluation and revealed incidental finding of cystic structure at right suprarenal
space. Follow-up evaluation for further characterization of cyst was performed with
MRI and displayed a 4.8×4.5-cm right adrenal cyst containing dystrophic calcification,
septations, and minimal nodularity. Surgical resection and histologic findings were
compatible with cystic lymphangioma of the adrenal gland. Adrenal lymphangioma is
a rare and benign lesion that is most often identified incidentally during radiological
investigation or at autopsy. Diagnostic features of adrenal cysts including lymphangiomas
are discussed.
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Publication history
Accepted:
June 14,
2000
Received:
December 1,
1999
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© 2000 Elsevier Science Inc. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
