Affiliations 

  • 1 Hospital Sultan Ismail, Department of Surgery, Johor Bahru, Malaysia. huei_87@hotmail.com
  • 2 Hospital Sultan Ismail, Department of Surgery, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Med J Malaysia, 2017 02;72(1):65-67.
PMID: 28255146 MyJurnal

Abstract

The literature on adrenal gland tumour in HIV-infected patients is scarce. We report a 46-year-old Malay man with HIV and Hepatitis C infection presenting with a large nonfunctioning adrenal tumour. Computed tomography showed a large right adrenal tumour with heterogeneous enhancement and central necrosis. A high index of suspicion of a malignant tumour or pheochromocytoma led us to surgical removal of the adrenal gland. In this case report, we highlight important features to look for during pre-op evaluation of a large adrenal mass. Appropriate action should be taken when there is a suspicion of a pheochromocytoma or malignancy.

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