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A Rare Etiology of Chronic Flank Pain: Endothelial Adrenal Cyst in a Young Female

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Endothelial adrenal cysts are exceptionally rare and are often identified only when imaging is performed for other reasons. Here, we present the case of a 26-year-old woman who experienced chronic right-sided flank pain. Imaging revealed a large cyst in the right adrenal gland. Although the imaging features implied a non-aggressive lesion, a definitive diagnosis was established through histopathology. Microscopic examination revealed a unilocular cyst lined by bland endothelial cells, and cluster of differentiation 31 immunostaining confirmed its endothelial origin. This case report emphasizes the diagnostic utility of histopathological examination in evaluating adrenal cysts.

Source: Journal of Microscopy and Ultrastructure

DOI: 10.4103/jmau.jmau_66_25

Authors: Sai Jyoti, Jyoti Srivastava, Lucky Jayant, Neha A. Singh

Institution: Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Adrenal and Paraganglionic Tumors

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W7166325693

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