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World J Clin Cases. Jul 16, 2014; 2(7): 279-283
Published online Jul 16, 2014. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v2.i7.279
Table 1 Review of reported cases of perirenal extra-adrenal myelolipomas
Age at timeof diagnosis (yr)SexPresentationDiagnostic imagingBiopsyGross pathologyTreatment
45MaleAsymptomaticCT (5 cm × 5 cm)No6.0 cm × 3.5 cm × 2.5 cmPartial nephrectomy
45FemaleFlank pain Dysuria Frequency UrgencyCT (10 cm × 7 cm)Yes9.0 cm × 6.4 cm × 5.5 cmLaparoscopic mass resection
60MaleAbdominal painCT (4.2 cm × 3.7 cm)NoNot reportedRadical nephrectomy
63MaleAsymptomaticCT (6.5 cm × 5.5 cm)NoNot reportedOpen mass resection
65MaleFlank pain, Weight loss HematuriaCT (5.5 cm × 4.5 cm)No7.0 cm × 5.0 cm × 1.5 cmRadical nephrectomy
66FemaleAbdominal distentionCT (20 cm × 20 cm)No20 cm × 15 cm × 15 cmOpen mass resection
67MaleAsymptomaticCT (7 cm × 5 cm)NoNot reportedRadical nephrectomy
70MaleFlank pain FeverUltrasound (12 cm × 8.5 cm)No17.0 cm × 10.0 cm × 5.0 cmOpen mass resection
77MaleAbdominal distension HypertensionCT (Bilateral fat-containing masses)YesNot reportedFollow-up CT 3 mo showed no change


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