A Rare Case of Bilateral Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma of the Adrenal Gland
Abstract
Bilateral Adrenal Lymphoma is a rare disease which, when it is discovered, may be associated with adrenal insufficiency. We report a case of an 81-year-old female, with no known co-morbidities, presenting with anorexia and flank pain. Initial CT imaging revealed bilateral adrenal masses measuring 6.4 x 7.4 cm on the right and 5.9 x 5.8 cm on the left with subsequent scans showing the masses to be rapidly enlarging. Aspiration biopsy revealed Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, diffuse large B cell type. She underwent chemotherapy with almost complete resolution of the adrenal tumors.Downloads
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