Giant Angiomyolipoma of the Kidney with Perinephric Extension: A Rare Case
Published: June 1, 2012 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2012/.2249
Vijay Kumar K.R., T. Arul Dasan
1. Dr Vijay Kumar K.R, Assistant professor, Department of
Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Bangalore Medical College
and Research Institute, Bangalore, Karnataka 560004
India.
2. Corresponding Author.
Correspondence
Dr. T. Arul Dasan Assistant Professor, Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore, Karnataka 560004 India. E-mail: (arul_dsn@yahoo.co.in; drsunitaanvekar@gmail.com)
Angiomyolipomas (AMLs) are one group of benign tumours that are distinguishable radiologically. Because AMLs are composed of different tissues which include fat, muscle, vascular elements, and even cartilage, the fat in particular, may be detected radiologically. Angiomyolipomas, particularly when they are small, warrant no treatment. They are resected only when they are over 4 cm or when they are symptomatic due to the risk of bleeding.
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