Pigmented 'black' adenoma: A rare cause of Conn's syndrome

J. J. Saladina, M. Rohaizak, A. Y. Jasmi, A. Sellymiah, M. A.S. Aishah, S. Das, I. N. Naqiyah, N. S. hahrun

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Abstract

Presence of a hypofunctioning pigmented adenoma are commonly asymptomatic and is usually only found during an autopsy. In contrast, hyperfunctioning pigmented adenoma is a rare clinical entity and in the majority of cases results in Cushing's syndrome. In this case study, we report a 66-year-old male who presented instead with the clinical and biochemical features of Conn's syndrome. On laparoscopic adrenalectomy, it was found that the tumour had a functioning black adenoma which does not usually present with Conn's syndrome but rather to that of a Cushing's. The intraoperative changes and histopathological findings are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)23-25
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of the University of Malaya Medical Centre
Volume14
Issue number1
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Conn's adenoma
  • Histopathology
  • Laparoscopy
  • Lesion
  • Pigmented
  • Surgery

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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