Adrenal myelolipoma presenting with spontaneous retroperitoneal haemorrhage demonstrated on computed tomography and angiogram--a case report.

INTRODUCTION

A rare case of adrenal myelolipoma presenting with spontaneous rupture and retroperitoneal haemorrhage is described.

CLINICAL PICTURE

A 51-year-old Caucasian male presented with acute onset of right loin pain. Preliminary diagnosis of haemorrhagic adrenal tumour was made on computed tomography (CT) and angiography.

TREATMENT

Vascular embolisation was performed to stabilise the patient prior to definitive surgery. Tumour resection was subsequently performed. Histology confirmed ruptured adrenal myelolipoma.

OUTCOME

The patient made an uneventful recovery.

CONCLUSION

Ruptured adrenal myelolipoma should be considered in cases of spontaneous retroperitoneal haemorrhage. Vascular embolisation may be useful in stabilising the patient prior to definitive surgery.