Giant Adrenal Hemangioma: a Case Report

Abstract

Although adrenal masses are relatively common, hemangiomas occurring in adrenal glands are rare. This entity creates problems in the differential diagnosis. We report a patient with a giant cavernous hemangioma with a diameter of 13 cm, which was pre-operatively diagnosed as an adenoma or a malignant tumour. Clues to the correct diagnosis and therapeutic alternatives are discussed in the context of the available literature.

Key Words:

• Adrenal gland
• hemangioma

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T.Z. Nursal

T. Z. Nursal Baskent Üniversitesi Adana Hastanesi Dadaloglu Mah. 39. Sokak No :6 Yüregir 01250 Adana Turkey Tel.: [phone] ext. 1134 Fax: + 90 322 3227428 E-mail: [email protected]