Educational Point-of-Care Ultrasound Discovers Adrenal Cortical Carcinoma, a Case Report: Clinical Implications and Review of the Literature
Although adrenal glands are not the primary focus for emergent pathology, the identified mass prompted a comprehensive evaluation, ultimately revealing a nonhormone-secreting adrenal cortical carcinoma. The rarity of this malignancy and the discrepancy between imaging and laboratory results underscore the need for a thorough investigation, with the focus suggesting that POCUS, despite its limitations, can play a crucial role in prompting additional imaging for accurate diagnosis and informed patient management. This case also highlights the significance of transparent communication while empowering patients and guiding further investigations for a comprehensive understanding of the pathology.
Authors
- Moshe Bengio (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-7582-335X)
- Vu H. Tran
- Minh Tho Nguyen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3803-0569)
Institutions
- West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine
- Published
- 2025-08-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.36518/2689-0216.1944
- Primary Topic
- Advances in Oncology and Radiotherapy
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00