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World J Clin Oncol. Feb 24, 2025; 16(2): 98223
Published online Feb 24, 2025. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v16.i2.98223
Individualized treatment guided by endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration for adrenocortical oncocytoma: A case report
Han Chen, Xue Jing
Han Chen, Xue Jing, Department of Gastroenterology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266000, Shandong Province, China
Author contributions: Chen H prepared histopathological examination and illustrations and reviewed the topic presentation and the manuscript's structure and photographs; Jing X obtained resources and reviewed and edited the writing; all authors contributed to the article and approved the submitted version.
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Corresponding author: Xue Jing, MD, PhD, Doctor, Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, No. 59 Haier Road, Jinjialing Street, Laoshan District, Qingdao 266000, Shandong Province, China. jingxue@qdu.edu.cn
Received: June 20, 2024
Revised: October 1, 2024
Accepted: November 12, 2024
Published online: February 24, 2025
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Core Tip

Core Tip: The patient, a 35-year-old female, presented with an incidental finding of a left-sided adrenal mass. The nature of the mass remained uncertain following conventional imaging modalities and laboratory tests, leading us to the utilization of endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA). The resultant pathological report confirmed the diagnosis of a nonfunctional adrenocortical oncocytoma, a rare and generally benign adrenal neoplasm. Based on this diagnosis, a tailored treatment plan was devised. This case highlights the utility of EUS-FNA in obtaining preoperative pathological confirmation, vital for customizing management strategies for individuals with nonfunctional adrenocortical oncocytomas.