Background: Renal angiomyolipoma is the most common benign tumor of kidney. It is often associated with pulmonary lymphangioleiomyomatosis specially when it is associated with tuberous sclerosis. This association is often missed and the patient bears the risk of hyperinflation lung injuries during or after the treatment of renal angiomyolipoma. Case Report: We hereby report a patient with pain and swelling in left side of the abdomen suggestive of a renal mass. She underwent left simple nephrectomy which eventually came out to be renal angiomyolipoma. She had other characteristics of tuberous sclerosis for which computed tomography of thorax and guided biopsy was done which revealed the presence of pulmonary lymphangioleiomyomatosis. Conclusion:We should be aware of the co-existence of both renal angiomyolipoma and pulmonary lymphangiomyomatosis specially when other features of tuberous sclerosis are present. We should ensure regular follow-up and treat both the diseases to ensure the complete recovery of the patient.
scite is a Brooklyn-based organization that helps researchers better discover and understand research articles through Smart Citations–citations that display the context of the citation and describe whether the article provides supporting or contrasting evidence. scite is used by students and researchers from around the world and is funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health.
hi@scite.ai
10624 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. A-614
Henderson, NV 89052, USA
Copyright © 2024 scite LLC. All rights reserved.
Made with 💙 for researchers
Part of the Research Solutions Family.