Histiocytosis Presenting as Bilateral Adrenal Masses: A Case Report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Adrenal masses are a rare diagnosis in children, with bilateral masses even less common. At present, appearance of the mass on imaging and histology can give important clues to the diagnosis; however, there is significant overlap in 10-30% of cases and it can be difficult to distinguish benign from malignant adrenal masses. As a result, the clinical presentation remains a large part of the diagnostic process, as well as thorough endocrinology evaluation to determine if the tumor is functional versus nonfunctional.

Case presentation

We present a recent case of bilateral adrenal masses in a pediatric patient at our institution, with an unusual diagnosis of histiocytosis.

Conclusion

In this case, the diagnosis was unclear, until genetic testing and pathology

SUBMITTER: Bullock J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10766400 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature