J Korean Med Sci.  1996 Jun;11(3):275-277. 10.3346/jkms.1996.11.3.275.

Adrenal paragonimiasis simulating adrenal tumor: a case report

• Hahn ST
• Park SH
• Kim CY
• Shinn KS

• KMID: 644962
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3346/jkms.1996.11.3.275

Abstract

We describe a case of adrenal paragonimiasis with its computed tomographic and ultrasonographic findings. Computed tomogram showed a well enhancing oval mass at right adrenal gland and ultrasonogram showed a dumbbell-shaped hyperechoic mass saddling on the top of the right kidney. Surgical specimen was multicystic mass filled with creamy material.

Keyword

Adrenal gland; Parasites

MeSH Terms

Adrenal Gland Diseases/*diagnosis
Adrenal Gland Neoplasms/*diagnosis
Aged
Case Report
Human
Male
Paragonimiasis/*diagnosis/radiography/ultrasonography
Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Tomography, X-Ray Computed