Giant adrenal cyst in a young female patient. A case report

Publication date: Available online 10 February 2016 Source:African Journal of Urology Author(s): Terkaa Atim, Abdulrahman Mukhtar Adrenal cysts are rare cystic masses that arise from the adrenal gland. They are usually non-functional, asymptomatic and less than 10cm in diameter when discovered incidentally. However, giant adrenal cysts are cysts of the adrenal gland which are larger than 10cm in diameter. They pose a diagnostic conundrum to the surgeon as localization of the origin of the cyst is very difficult. Indications for surgical intervention include a size exceeding 10cm in diameter, the presence of symptoms, endocrine abnormalities, intracystic bleeding and suspicion of malignancy. The current treatment of choice is adrenalectomy, either open or laparoscopic. Ultrasound-guided percutaneous drainage is an alternative, especially when there is no doubt regarding the diagnosis. Following, we report on one of the rare cases of a giant adrenal cyst.
Source: African Journal of Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research