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. 2013:2013:457383.
doi: 10.1155/2013/457383. Epub 2013 Nov 5.

Retroperitoneal angiomyolipoma: a case report and review of the literature

Andrew Strahan  1 , Jonathan King, Scott McClintock
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Retroperitoneal angiomyolipoma: a case report and review of the literature

Andrew Strahan et al. Case Rep Radiol. 2013.

Abstract

Retroperitoneal angiomyolipoma is a rare tumour that is difficult to diagnose preoperatively. We present a case of retroperitoneal angiomyolipoma that highlights its diagnostic dilemma. We also performed a literature review and present a review of retroperitoneal angiomyolipoma.

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Right retroperitoneal mass displacing right kidney.
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