Adrenocortical oncocytoma in pregnancy

Obstet Gynecol. 2001 Nov;98(5 Pt 2):916-8. doi: 10.1016/s0029-7844(01)01320-5.

Abstract

Background: Adrenal oncocytomas are uncommon, nonfunctioning tumors occurring most often in endocrine organs.

Case: A 32-year-old woman presented at 25 weeks' gestation complaining of right flank pain. Abdominal ultrasonography and computed tomography revealed a 9 x 10-cm solid right-sided adrenal mass. Endocrine evaluation was normal. At 36 weeks' gestation, she underwent cesarean followed by resection of the adrenal mass. Histopathologic and ultrastructural studies revealed a benign adrenocortical oncocytoma.

Conclusion: Although rare, adrenocortical oncocytomas should be included in the differential diagnosis of solid, nonfunctioning, adrenal tumors in pregnancy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adenoma, Oxyphilic* / diagnosis
  • Adenoma, Oxyphilic* / epidemiology
  • Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms* / diagnosis
  • Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms* / epidemiology
  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic* / diagnosis
  • Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic* / epidemiology