Retroperitoneal tumors that may be confused as adrenal pathologies

Taskin H. E., BERBER E.

JOURNAL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY, vol.106, no.5, pp.600-603, 2012 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Volume: 106 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.1002/jso.23133
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.600-603
  • Keywords: retroperitoneum, cancer, sarcoma, schwannoma, bronchogenic cyst, BRONCHOGENIC CYST, GANGLIONEUROMA, EXTENSION, PECOMA
  • Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

There are a number of retroperitoneal pathologies that may be confused with adrenal tumors. It is important to suspect and recognize these conditions as their management and work up might be different than adrenal tumors. This review will go in to the differential diagnosis and unique features of these conditions. A management strategy will also be provided. J. Surg. Oncol. 2012; 106:600603. (C) 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.