Saju P. R1, Praveen Gopi2, Prema N. S3, Rustam Singh Kaurav4, Rema Priyadarsini5
The adrenal gland neoplasms include primary and metastatic malignant tumours. They can be functional or non-functional and also detected as incidentaloma lesions. Advanced imaging often reveals adrenal tumours and tumour-like conditions in both symptomatic and asymptomatic patients. Even with the functional study and advanced imaging, preoperative diagnosis is always challenging.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
A retrospective study of adrenal tumours performed during July 2014-April 2016 was done. Total 7 cases were included. Case records and histopathology reports were reviewed to collect data.
RESULTS
Majority were females (85%) with mean age of 50 years. 71% patients presented symptomatically and incidentaloma was noticed in 29%. Functional tumours were found in 71%. 42% discrepancy were noted between the radiological and final histopathological findings. 28% noted in benign lesions and 14% in malignant conditions.
CONCLUSION
In the current era, even though imaging can aid in diagnosis, histopathology still remains as gold standard investigation in adrenal tumours.
