Renal angiomyolipomas

J Surg Oncol. 1988 Sep;39(1):64-7. doi: 10.1002/jso.2930390111.

Abstract

Renal angiomyolipomas are generally benign tumors which are composed of smooth muscle, fat, and blood vessels. Classically these have been diagnosed with the use of arteriograms; however, since ultrasound and CAT scans have come into use these now are the common modalities for diagnosis. All angiomyolipomas generally can be followed conservatively, whereas larger ones have a tendency to bleed and require intervention. This paper reviews the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of patients with angiomyolipomas.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Hemangioma / complications
  • Hemangioma / diagnosis*
  • Hemangioma / therapy
  • Hemoperitoneum / etiology
  • Humans
  • Kidney Neoplasms / complications
  • Kidney Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Kidney Neoplasms / therapy
  • Lipoma / complications
  • Lipoma / diagnosis*
  • Lipoma / therapy
  • Male
  • Prognosis