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Giant renal angiomyolipoma: A case report
1Department of Urology, Aleppo University Hospital, Aleppo, Syria.
Urology Case Reports
|June 18, 2021
Summary
A rare giant renal angiomyolipoma (AML), a tumor of the kidney, was successfully removed from a 36-year-old male. This case highlights the successful surgical management of large renal tumors.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Renal angiomyolipoma (AML) is a rare benign kidney tumor.
- AMLs are characterized by a mixture of mature adipose tissue, smooth muscle, and vascular components.
Observation:
- A 36-year-old male presented with intermittent mild abdominal pain.
- Computed tomography revealed a large right renal mass measuring 35 cm in diameter.
Findings:
- The patient was diagnosed with a giant renal angiomyolipoma.
- Surgical resection of the large renal mass was performed successfully.
Implications:
- This case demonstrates the feasibility of surgical intervention for giant renal angiomyolipomas.
- Successful removal led to a good post-operative health outcome for the patient.
