Royce PL, Westmore DD, Brown RB. Rupture of renal angiomyolipoma.
THE AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF SURGERY 1987;
57:481-3. [PMID:
3475064 DOI:
10.1111/j.1445-2197.1987.tb01403.x]
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Abstract
Spontaneous rupture of renal angiomyolipoma is a rare, but life threatening condition. A case is reported which illustrates the role of computerized tomography in the diagnosis and management of this condition. Rupture of these benign lesions should be managed initially with blood transfusion and angiographic embolization if haemorrhage continues. In cases where surgery is necessary, a kidney-sparing technique should be performed when possible, such as enucleation of the lesion or partial nephrectomy.
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