Ectopic paratubal adrenal cell rest associated with mucinous cystadenoma of ovary

Binny Khandakar, Soumit Dey, Prasenjit Sen Ray, Ranu Sarkar, Palas Bhattacharyya

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Abstract

Ectopic adrenal cortex is a rare entity. Usually found in male children; commonly located around kidney, retroperitoneum, spermatic cord and para-testicular region. Rarely, adults with heterotopic adrenal glands are described. Incidence in females is very less; though sometimes detected accidentally in hysterectomy specimens. We describe a case of ectopic adrenal cortical cell in paratubal region in a patient with mucinous cyst adenoma of ovary. A 26-year-old female presented with complains of menstrual irregularities and abdominal discomfort for 6 months. Investigations suggested a right ovarian cyst. Right ovarian cystectomy with partial salpingectomy was performed; histopathology revealed mucinous cyst adenoma. Sections from tube showed presence of ectopic adrenal cortical rest in the paratubal region, incidentally discovered on microscopy. We present this case because of its rarity in females, interesting presentation with another unrelated gynaecological pathology, its potentiality for malignant transformation and possible complications.

Original languageEnglish
Article numberA019
Pages (from-to)ED13-ED14
JournalJournal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
Volume9
Issue number10
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 2015
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Menstrual abnormalities
  • Ovarian cystectomy

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