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Primary pigmented nodular adrenal dysplasia (gross pathology)

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis not applicable

Primary pigmented nodular adrenal dysplasia (PPNAD).

Image courtesy of Jérôme Bertherat. Please see case description page for licence and original file information. 

Case Discussion

Macroscopic appearance of the adrenal gland in PPNAD. The cut surfaces show multiple pigmented micronodules. The periadrenal fat is also visible around the adrenal capsule

Author: Jérôme Bertherat. Carney complex (CNC). Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases. 1, 21 2006. PMID 16756677

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