Presentation
A known case of thymic carcinoid tumor (histology proved). Post-operative CT scan performed for follow up after 3 months.
Patient Data
Age: 55 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Acquired adrenal hyperplasia - due to thymic carcinoid tumor
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Scanogram
Pre-operative images were not available
There is a bilateral non-nodular enlargement of the adrenal glands.
Case Discussion
Bilateral non-nodular enlargement of the adrenal glands in a patient with thymic carcinoid tumor compatible with acquired adrenal hyperplasia.
Thymic carcinoid tumor is the most common type of neuroendocrine tumor of the thymus. Up to 50% of affected patients have hormonal abnormalities, and up to 35% have Cushing syndrome owing to tumoral production of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). ACTH secretion causes adrenal hyperplasia in these patients.
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