Adrenal synchronous metastasis due to non small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC): a combined surgical treatment?  Case report and survey of the literature

The adrenal gland is a frequent site for metastases from non small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC).  Surgical strategy in patients with operable NSCLC with adrenal synchronous metastases is yet unclear.  On the basis of a literature survey and of a personal case report, the authors analyze the main indications and the best strategy for solitary synchronous metastases in the adrenal gland from NSCLC.