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Medical Conditions - Angiomyolipoma

Angiomyolipomas are benign tumors that form in the kidney. The exact cause is unknown, but certain changes (mutations) in genes may play a role. People with angiomyolipoma have symptoms, including anemia, fever, kidney pain, hypertension, nausea, and vomiting. Treatment to stop the growth or to remove the tumor includes ablation therapy, arterial embolization, and complete nephrectomy.

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What could cause a growing lesion in the left kidney?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the reports sent by you (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

Explain splenic hamartoma and left renal angiomyolipoma.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please attach the report of CT scan. Let me first evaluate it. See splenic hamartomas are usually benign that is non-cancerous. Similarly, are renal angiomyolipomas.

Is it possible to detect a malignancy from the MRI?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Relax and do not worry. I have gone through the MRI report (attachment removed to protect patient identity) that you posted. MRI shows a 0.

Should I be concerned about my brother's angiomyolipoma?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It is angiomyolipoma and perirenal hematoma collection secondary to bleeding (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity).

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