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Fig. 2 | Diagnostic Pathology

Fig. 2

From: Ectopic adrenocortical adenoma in the renal hilum: a case report and literature review

Fig. 2

Histological features. The tumor is circumscribed by a discontinuous capsule (a) and is clearly demarcated from the surrounding adipose tissue (b). c The tumor cells are mainly arranged in nests with an alveolar- or acinar-like configuration. These acini are surrounded by an open vascular network. d Foci of edematous stroma are seen within the tumor. e The focal infiltration of mature lymphocytes is especially prominent in the areas undergoing lipomatous or myelolipomatous metaplasia. f Bizarre nuclear forms are occasionally present, especially in the area of diffuse oncocytes. The cells contain eosinophilic nuclear pseudoinclusion bodies. g Lipofuscin pigmentation is detected in focal areas. h The peripheral adipose tissue contains foci of ectopic adrenal rests

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