Adrenal Cyst

Adrenal cysts are benign, usually asymptomatic, fluid-filled adrenal lesions discovered incidentally on imaging. Types: endothelial (lymphatic), epithelial, parasitic (echinococcal), pseudocysts (post-hemorrhagic). Most are small and require observation; large cysts may cause abdominal pain or hemorrhage, and complex/solid features require further evaluation to exclude cystic neoplasm.

Common Symptoms

Usually asymptomatic incidentaloma; abdominal pain if large; hemorrhage pain

Causes and Pathogenesis

Lymphatic malformation, epithelial inclusion, parasitic infection, or post-hemorrhagic pseudocyst forms a fluid-filled adrenal cavity.

Treatment

Observation; aspiration/sclerotherapy; surgery for large/symptomatic or suspicious solid-complex cysts

Preventive Measures

Imaging follow-up; evaluate suspicious features; avoid echinococcal exposure.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the General Surgery department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.