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Primary bilateral non-Hodgkin's lymphoma of the adrenal gland
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Primary bilateral non-Hodgkin's lymphoma of the adrenal gland
Indian J Urol.
2018 Oct-Dec.
Abstract
Primary bilateral non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) of the adrenal gland is very rare. Herein, we report the case of a high-grade lymphoma of both adrenal glands that was found in a 38-year-old patient. The patient was admitted because of an ultrasound which demonstrated large bilateral adrenal masses. The computed tomography scan-guided biopsy of both adrenal glands suggested the diagnosis of bilateral adrenal NHL. Primary bilateral adrenal NHL should be considered as the differential diagnosis of adrenal masses, especially if they are bilateral and well defined with rapid growth in imaging. Early diagnosis and treatment might dramatically affect the clinical outcome.
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Figures
The first axial abdominal computed tomography scan shows a bilateral adrenal mass without any retroperitoneal lymphadenopathy
The second axial abdominal computed tomography scan which was taken for biopsy shows an increase in the size of the adrenal masses and the new onset of lymphadenopathy
The axial abdominal computed tomography scan shows complete recovery of the mass in the left side and significant reduction in the size of the right adrenal mass
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