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The exact causes of Adrenal myelolipoma remain unknown. | The exact causes of Adrenal myelolipoma remain unknown. However, Adrenal myelolipoma is often associated with conditions that can be considered as adrenal stimulants such as: | ||
* Cushing's disease | |||
* Obesity | |||
* Hyperlipidemia | |||
* Hypertension | |||
* Diabetes | |||
* Stressful lifestyle | |||
* Unbalanced diet | |||
==Differentiating adrenal myelolipoma from Other Diseases== | ==Differentiating adrenal myelolipoma from Other Diseases== |
Revision as of 14:49, 19 September 2019
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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Overview
Historical Perspective
Adrenolipoma was first discovered by Gierke in 1905.
Classification
There is no established system for the classification of Adrenal myelolipoma.
Pathophysiology
Causes
The exact causes of Adrenal myelolipoma remain unknown. However, Adrenal myelolipoma is often associated with conditions that can be considered as adrenal stimulants such as:
- Cushing's disease
- Obesity
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension
- Diabetes
- Stressful lifestyle
- Unbalanced diet
Differentiating adrenal myelolipoma from Other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
There are no established risk factors for Adrenal myelolipoma.
Screening
There is insufficient evidence to recommend routine screening for Adrenal myelolipoma.
Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis
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
Laboratory Findings
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.