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[Renal angiomyolipoma causing an acute abdomen]
L Artese1, F Relmi, O Bastonno
1Facoltà di Medicina e Chirurgia, Università degli Studi.
Annali Italiani Di Chirurgia
|November 1, 1995
Summary
A 62-year-old patient experienced abdominal pain due to a large renal angiomyolipoma. Surgical removal was successful, preserving the kidney and confirming the benign nature of the tumor.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Oncology
- Radiology
Background:
- Renal angiomyolipomas are rare benign tumors.
- Large tumors can cause significant symptoms and complications.
Observation:
- A 62-year-old patient presented with severe right upper quadrant abdominal pain.
- Imaging revealed a large renal mass (35 cm) with a perirenal hematoma.
Findings:
- The mass was successfully treated with a partial nephrectomy.
- Histological examination confirmed a benign renal angiomyolipoma, not renal carcinoma.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of accurate diagnosis in managing large renal masses.
- Timely surgical intervention can lead to successful outcomes for benign renal tumors.