A rare case of bilateral renal angiomyolipoma: Radiological findings of tuberous sclerosis complex

Sajjad Ali; Ali Salim Lalani; Deblina Mukherjee; Kayhan Nasir Hashmi

doi:10.1002/ccr3.7368

A rare case of bilateral renal angiomyolipoma: Radiological findings of tuberous sclerosis complex

Clin Case Rep. 2023 May 20;11(5):e7368. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.7368. eCollection 2023 May.

Authors

Sajjad Ali¹, Ali Salim Lalani¹, Deblina Mukherjee², Kayhan Nasir Hashmi¹

Affiliations

¹ Department of Internal Medicine Ziauddin Medical University Karachi Pakistan.
² Department of Medicine St. George's University School of Medicine West Indies Grenada.

Abstract

Key clinical message: Renal angiomyolipoma is a type of benign hamartoma that may occur sporadically or be associated with tuberous sclerosis complex. Due to their distinct appearance, CT, MRI, or sonography are typically used to diagnose AMLs.

Abstract: The uncommon benign hamartoma known as renal angiomyolipoma (AML) linked with tuberous sclerosis has a poor prognosis and potentially fatal side effects. Due of their distinct appearance, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or sonography are typically used to diagnose AMLs.

Keywords: radiology; renal angiomyolipoma; tuberous sclerosis complex.

Publication types

Case Reports