Laparoscopic Management of a Complex Adrenal Cyst. (8th November 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kodama, Koichi; Takase, Yasukazu; Niikura, Susumu; Shimizu, Akiko; Tatsu, Hiroki; Saito, Katsuhiko
• Other Names: Duchene David Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in urology. Volume 2015(2015)
• Publication Date: 2015-11-08
• Subjects: Urology -- Periodicals; Urology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Genitourinary organs -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Urologic Diseases; Genitourinary organs -- Diseases; Urology; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.6005
• DOI: 10.1155/2015/234592
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-696X

Abstract

Abstract : Adrenal cysts are rare, and their clinical management remains controversial. We report a case involving an adrenal cyst with a complicated appearance on radiological studies. Unenhanced computed tomography revealed a unilocular, noncalcified, hypoattenuating mass with a thin wall in the left adrenal gland. The lesion gradually increased in size from 10 to 50 mm at two-year follow-up. On contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging, a mural nodule with contrast enhancement was observed. The entire adrenal gland was excised en bloc via a lateral transperitoneal laparoscopic approach without violating the principles of surgical oncology. The pathological diagnosis was an adrenal pseudocyst. Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is a safe option for the treatment of complex adrenal cysts, while maintaining the benefits of minimal invasiveness.