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Epithelioid angiomyolipoma with vascular invasion: An aggressive presentation of an unusual AML variant

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Renal angiomyolipoma (AML) is a typically benign renal tumor that is divided into 2 classes, the classical variant and the more aggressive epithelioid variant. It is extremely rare for an AML to exhibit aggressive features such as vascular invasion. We present the case of a 36-year-old female who presented with right lower quadrant pain for 9 months and was found to have an AML with tumor extension into the renal vein and the IVC. Diagnosis was confirmed with histopathology and the patient was treated with a total nephrectomy. The epithelioid subtype of AML is a rare variant that should be considered in the differential of a renal mass with vascular invasion.

Source: Radiology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2024.07.098

Authors: Jacob Van Vorst, Madeline L. Berkowitz-Cerasano, Mrinali Tripathi, Jin Dugho, Francis Flaherty

Institutions: Norwalk Hospital, University of New England, Hartford Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Research

Subfield: Physiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $550