[Angiomyolipoma in the renal pelvis]

Nihon Hinyokika Gakkai Zasshi. 2007 Nov;98(7):832-4. doi: 10.5980/jpnjurol1989.98.832.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

A 54-year-old male presented with massive hematuria with bladder tamponade. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging showed a 7.5 x 6.5 x 4.5 cm. mass centered in the left renal pelvis, which is composed of macroscopic fat and soft-tissue component. Differential diagnosis included liposarcoma, lipoma and angiomyolipoma. Urothelial carcinoma was also undeniable because urine cytology was equivocal. Subsequently, a left nephroureterectomy was performed. Pathological examinations revealed a renal angiomyolipoma protruding into the renal pelvis. We present a rare case of angiomyolipoma in the renal pelvis and review the literature concerning these unusual findings of this common neoplasm.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Angiomyolipoma / diagnosis*
  • Angiomyolipoma / pathology
  • Angiomyolipoma / surgery
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Kidney Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Kidney Neoplasms / pathology
  • Kidney Neoplasms / surgery
  • Kidney Pelvis*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nephrectomy
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Ureter / surgery