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Case Reports
. 2009 Fall;11(4):216-8.

Concurrent bilateral renal angiomyolipoma and renal cell carcinoma in a patient with tuberous sclerosis complex

Abdelhak Khallouk  1 , Younes Ahallal, Mbarek Doublali, Mohamed Fadl Tazi, Soufiane Mellas, Mohamed Jamal El Fassi, Moulay Hassan Farih
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Concurrent bilateral renal angiomyolipoma and renal cell carcinoma in a patient with tuberous sclerosis complex

Abdelhak Khallouk et al. Rev Urol. 2009 Fall.

Abstract

Renal angiomyolipomas (AMLs) are often associated with tuberous sclerosis. These tumors are predominantly benign, although malignant forms do exist and are known to be associated with renal cell carcinoma. This case report describes a patient with tuberous sclerosis and massive bilateral AML. Total right nephrectomy was performed; histopathologic examination revealed the coexistence of AML and clear cell renal carcinoma in the same kidney. Because differentiation between renal cell carcinoma and AML with minimal or no fat component can be difficult, an accurate diagnosis is critical in the management of renal AML.

Keywords: Angiomyolipoma; Renal cell carcinoma; Tuberous sclerosis.

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Abdominal computed tomography image showing bilateral massive angiomyolipoma.
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