SELECTIVE EMBOLIZATION OF A GIANT ANGIOMYOLIPOMA A CASE REPORT
Azhar bin Amir Hamzah
Urology Unit, Department of Surgery, Hospital University Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan
Chin Kk
Urology Unit, Department of Surgery, Hospital University Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan
Rahman Mng
Urology Unit, Department of Surgery, Hospital University Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan
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الملخص

Renal angiomyolipoma usually present as incidental findings on routine imaging, but rarely may they give rise to significant haemorrhage. If bleeding occurs, first-line treatment is currently angiography with selective embolization. Prophylactic embolization may be considered in some cases, depending on the lesion size and patient co-morbidities. We report a case of 39 year old lady who presented with sudden onset of right sided abdominal swelling and pain which was later found to be caused by a large renal angiomyolipoma. Selective embolization of the lesion was performed with good subsequent outcome.

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