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A computed tomography (CT) examination of the adrenal gland suggested a round-like soft tissue density shadow in the left adrenal area. An unenhanced scan showed uneven density of the mass, with a scattered circular-like cystic low-density shadow inside, and an enhanced scan showed obvious uneven enhancement. We considered it to be adrenal pheochromocytoma. Ultimately, the patient was treated with laparoscopic left adrenalectomy. A pathological examination suggested an adrenal SFT. We reviewed previous case reports of adrenal SFTs and summarized the clinical characteristics of adrenal SFT combined with the relevant literature. 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