Adrenal myelolipoma

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: ; Roukoz A. Karam, M.D.[2]

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Historical Perspective

Adrenal myelolipoma was first discovered by ,

Classification

There is no established system for the classification of Adrenal myelolipoma.

Causes

The exact causes of Adrenal myelolipoma remain unknown.

Risk Factors

There are no established risk factors for Adrenal myelolipoma.

Screening

There is insufficient evidence to recommend routine screening for Adrenal myelolipoma.

Diagnosis

Diagnostic Study of Choice

The diagnosis of Adrenal myelolipoma is made when

History and Symptoms

The majority of patients with Adrenal myelolipoma are asymptomatic.

Physical Examination

Common physical examination findings of Adrenal myelolipoma include

Electrocardiogram

There are no ECG findings associated with Adrenal myelolipoma.

X-ray

There are no x-ray findings associated with Adrenal myelolipoma.

Echocardiography or Ultrasound

There are no echocardiography/ultrasound findings associated with Adrenal myelolipoma.

CT scan

Abdominal CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of Adrenal myelolipoma. Findings on CT scan suggestive of/diagnostic of Adrenal myelolipoma include

MRI

There are no MRI findings associated with Adrenal myelolipoma.

Other Imaging Findings

There are no other imaging findings associated with Adrenal myelolipoma.

Other Diagnostic Studies

There are no other diagnostic studies associated with Adrenal myelolipoma.

Treatment

Medical Therapy

There is no treatment for Adrenal myelolipoma; the mainstay of therapy is supportive care.

Surgery

Surgery is not the first-line treatment option for patients with Adrenal myelolipoma. Surgery is usually reserved for patients with either

Primary Prevention

There are no established measures for the primary prevention of Adrenal myelolipoma.

Secondary Prevention

There are no established measures for the secondary prevention of Adrenal myelolipoma.