Rupturing of renal angiomyolipoma due to physical examination

BMJ Case Rep. 2012 Jun 28:2012:bcr1220115404. doi: 10.1136/bcr.12.2011.5404.

Abstract

Renal angiomyolipoma (AML) is relatively a rare benign tumour including vascular smooth muscle, and fatty elements; and the majority of renal AML run an asymptomatic, benign course. Potentially life-threatening complication of renal AML is tumour rupturing that can be seen after a low-velocity trauma. Flank pain and haematuria may be considered not important in emergency department if underlying cause is not kept in mind. In present study, the authors aimed to discuss a patient who developed ruptured AML during physical examination.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Angiomyolipoma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Embolization, Therapeutic*
  • Humans
  • Kidney Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Male
  • Physical Examination / adverse effects*
  • Rupture / diagnostic imaging
  • Rupture / etiology
  • Rupture / therapy
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed