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Case Reports
. 2009 Apr-Jun;13(2):260-2.

Laparoscopic resection of giant adrenal cavernous hemangioma

Dana A Telem  1 , Scott Q Nguyen, Edward H Chin, Kaare Weber, Celia M Divino
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Case Reports

Laparoscopic resection of giant adrenal cavernous hemangioma

Dana A Telem et al. JSLS. 2009 Apr-Jun.

Abstract

Background: Large adrenal tumors were initially believed to be a relative contraindication to laparoscopic adrenalectomy.

Methods: Here we discuss the case of a 42-year-old female with a 12-cm adrenal mass.

Results: The patient underwent successful laparoscopic resection, and pathology revealed a cavernous hemangioma, a rare benign tumor of the adrenal gland.

Conclusion: The following is a discussion of the case, laparoscopic resection technique, and brief review of adrenal hemangiomas. In experienced hands, adrenal mass size should not be considered a contraindication to laparoscopic intervention.

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Figure 1.
Computed tomographic scan of left adrenal mass.
Figure 2.
Figure 2.
Gross pathology of adrenal mass.
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