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Niharika Neela1, Hula Taha2, Jaya Kala1
1Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center-McGovern Medical School, Houston, Texas.
Abstract:
Renal angiomyolipomas are the most common benign tumors of the kidneys. They are prone to rupture, which may result in massive hemorrhage and often requires lifesaving nephrectomy. Delay in treatment is likely to result in death. We report two cases of ruptured angiomyolipoma compressing the renal parenchyma, causing secondary hypertension (Page kidney). Both patients presented with abdominal pain, hypertension, and reduced or dropping hemoglobin counts. The delay in diagnosis and treatment resulted in their adverse outcomes. We highlight the need to promptly diagnose and treat symptomatic renal hematomas to avoid subsequent morbidity and mortality.
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