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ReviewBMC urology2026

Unilateral primary adrenal high-grade B-cell lymphoma treated with R-CHOP chemotherapy: a case report and literature review.

Ferhat Yakup Suçeken, Ayşe Nur İhvan, Aydan Arslan, Hakan Keski

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Review in BMC urology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Ferhat Yakup SuçekenUmraniye Training and Research Hospital, Department of Urology, Health Sciences University, Istanbul, Turkey. ykpsckn@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7605-4353
Ayşe Nur İhvanUmraniye Training and Research Hospital, Department of Pathology, Health Sciences University, Istanbul, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0009-3843-9688
Aydan ArslanUmraniye Training and Research Hospital, Department of Radiology and Diagnostics, Health Sciences University, Istanbul, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6073-1927
Hakan KeskiUmraniye Training and Research Hospital, Department of Hematology, Health Sciences University, Istanbul, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5644-823X

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Abstract

backgroundPrimary adrenal lymphoma (PAL) is a rare and aggressive extranodal lymphoma that may radiologically mimic primary adrenal carcinoma, often leading to diagnostic uncertainty and potentially unnecessary surgical intervention. Early tissue diagnosis is essential for accurate management. CASE PRESENTATION: A 71-year-old man was evaluated for persistent left upper quadrant abdominal pain and progressive fatigue. Cross-sectional imaging revealed a large, heterogeneous mass originating from the left adrenal gland with radiologic features suggestive of local invasion. Based on the initial radiologic impression, primary adrenal carcinoma was suspected, and surgical intervention was planned accordingly. However, further review by an experienced radiologist raised suspicion of a lymphoproliferative disorder. A computed tomography-guided core needle biopsy was subsequently performed, and histopathological analysis confirmed the diagnosis of high-grade B-cell lymphoma with a Ki-67 proliferation index of approximately 80%. The patient received six cycles of well-tolerated R-CHOP chemotherapy (rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone). Post-treatment imaging revealed complete resolution of the adrenal mass. At the 24-month follow-up, the patient remained in complete remission, with no evidence of disease recurrence.

conclusionsThis case underscores the importance of multidisciplinary assessment and image-guided biopsy in the evaluation of adrenal masses. Avoiding unnecessary surgery through early tissue diagnosis enabled effective systemic treatment. In selected patients, R-CHOP chemotherapy may result in long-term disease control, even in elderly individuals with large unilateral adrenal tumors.

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Adrenal Gland NeoplasmsAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsLymphoma, B-CellAgedCyclophosphamideDoxorubicinHumansMalePrednisoneRituximabVincristineCyclophosphamideDoxorubicinPrednisoneR-CHOP protocolRituximabVincristineAdrenal massCT-guided biopsyHigh-grade B-cell lymphomaPrimary adrenal lymphomaRCHOP chemotherapy

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PMID42332622
PMCPMC13551801

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