GIANT ADRENAL CYST - MANAGEMENT AND REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

The diagnosis of adrenal cysts is becoming increasingly more common wi th the widespread use of diagnostic imaging modalities. Mosi: adrenal cysts are asymptomatic and less than 10 cm int diameter when discovere d incidentally. Symptoms appear when adrenal cysts enlarge sufficientl y to cause pain and gastrointestinal disturbances or become palpable. fn this report, we present a case of a giant 45-cm right adrenal cyst manifesting as painless abdominal distention in a 23-year-old female, This case appears to be one of the largest adrenal cysts reported to d ale, The classification and management of adrenal cystic lesions is re viewed.