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  • Title: [Primary non-Hodgkin's lymphoma of the adrenals. A case report].
    Author: Safi S, Kassmaoui H, Hassikou H, Alami M, Homadi A, Tabache F, Baaj M, Hadri L.
    Journal: Ann Endocrinol (Paris); 2007 Jun; 68(2-3):208-11. PubMed ID: 17531185.
    Abstract:
    Bilateral primary non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) of the adrenals is uncommon. Less than 70 cases have been described in the literature. The symptoms of disease are variable and depend on the tumor size and the presence of adrenal insufficiency . We report a case of large diffuse B-cell adrenal lymphoma discovered in a 40-year-old woman presenting bilateral lumbar pain. Hormonal exploration demonstrated adrenal insufficiency. Imaging explorations showed a large and bilateral adrenal mass. Percutaneous CT-guided biopsy of the adrenal and search for extension revealed primary bilateral adrenal lymphoma. After glucocorticoid substitution, treatment was based on a CHOP regimen chemotherapy; outcome was unfavourable after the second cure; the patient died from septic shock. The diagnosis of primary adrenal non-Hodgkin lymphoma should be investigated in patients with a rapidly growing bilateral adrenal mass associated with adrenal insufficiency.
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