An Uncommon Presentation of Renal Angiomyolipoma: A Case Report

Department

Internal Medicine

Additional Department

Cardiology

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Cureus

Abstract

Renal angiomyolipoma (AML) is a rare benign tumor of the kidney that can occur as a sporadic lesion or a part of tuberous sclerosis. A 77-year-old female patient with a history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and an unclear history of left nephrectomy in 1999 presented with progressive shortness of breath and palpitations. Her vital signs showed elevated blood pressure, and the examination was benign and non-focal. A work-up showed multiple lesions in her lungs and right kidney, representing lymphangioleiomyomatosis. The patient was diagnosed with tuberous sclerosis and was followed up by pulmonology and nephrology. She underwent embolization of the renal AML, after which her blood pressure (BP) was more controlled, and she reported feeling well and symptom-free. Renal AML, as a part of tuberous sclerosis, is a rare cause of secondary hypertension. Embolization of AML is effective in controlling BP.

First Page

e55410

DOI

10.7759/cureus.55410

Volume

16

Issue

3

Publication Date

3-1-2024

PubMed ID

38567223

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