An uncommon unilateral primary T cell adrenal lymphoma: A case report. (January 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gosal, Kiranpreet; Barr, Mitsy; Moccia, David; Patel, Pooja
• Is Part Of: Annals of medicine and surgery. Volume 73(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-01
• Subjects: Primary adrenal lymphoma -- T cell lymphoma -- Adrenal mass -- Lymphoma; Surgery -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; General Surgery -- Periodicals; Education, Medical -- Periodicals; Periodicals; 617
• DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2021.103163
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2049-0801

Abstract

Abstract: Primary adrenal lymphoma (PAL) is a rare disease with rapid progression. We present a case of PAL with T cell lymphoma in an 81-year-old male who initially presented with altered mental status and extreme weight loss. It is important to consider PAL in patients found to have adrenal masses to allow for prompt diagnosis and initiation of treatment. Highlights: Primary adrenal lymphoma (PAL) is a rare disease with rapid progression that should be included in the differential diagnosis if imaging shows unilateral or bilateral adrenal masses. Patients with PAL can present with malaise, B symptoms, and rapid weight loss. Pathology-directed chemotherapy is the first line treatment modality.