A Rare Case of Bilateral Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma of the Adrenal Gland

Authors

  • Maria Patricia Puno Section of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, The Medical City, Pasig City, Philippines
  • Sheila Cagadas Section of Clinical Pathology, The Medical City, Pasig City, Philippines
  • Michael Villa Section of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, The Medical City, Pasig City, Philippines

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.

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Published

2014-05-23

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Patricia Puno, M., Cagadas, S., & Villa, M. (2014). A Rare Case of Bilateral Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma of the Adrenal Gland. Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies, 27(2), 221. Retrieved from https://asean-endocrinejournal.org/index.php/JAFES/article/view/42

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Vol. 27 No. 2 (2012): November Issue

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Case Reports

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