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Question: Following acute abdominal pain, had an Ultrasound on abdominal area, found echogenic nodules, largest measuring 7-8 mm, likely angiomyolipomata. Is this normal?
Brief Answer:
You need regular follow up.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
Renal angiomyolipomata is often found incidentally.However,it can be associated with two other conditions like tuberous sclerosis (TS) and sporadic lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM).So,it is important to rule out these conditions.
Classical form of angiomyolipomata contains vascular tissue,smooth muscle and adipose tissue.
These are slow growing mass and they may attain large size over a long time,so you need regular follow up.
If there is any complications like sudden increase in size,hemorrhage etc then patient may require surgical intervention.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
You need regular follow up.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
Renal angiomyolipomata is often found incidentally.However,it can be associated with two other conditions like tuberous sclerosis (TS) and sporadic lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM).So,it is important to rule out these conditions.
Classical form of angiomyolipomata contains vascular tissue,smooth muscle and adipose tissue.
These are slow growing mass and they may attain large size over a long time,so you need regular follow up.
If there is any complications like sudden increase in size,hemorrhage etc then patient may require surgical intervention.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
What are the TS and LAM conditions you describe? Can the angiomyolipomata be excised through keyhole surgery and what are the risks of this?
Brief Answer:
Please find detail answer below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
Renal angiomyolipomata is generally found incidentally.However,in few cases it may be associated with tuberous sclerosis (TS) and sporadic lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM).In these conditions patient also have lesions in different parts of the body like brain,skin etc.
You need proper evaluation for any associated findings.
Generally,it is asymptomatic and doesn't require any treatment unless it causes complications like pain,hemorrhage etc. There are many different ways through which lesion can be managed.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Please find detail answer below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
Renal angiomyolipomata is generally found incidentally.However,in few cases it may be associated with tuberous sclerosis (TS) and sporadic lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM).In these conditions patient also have lesions in different parts of the body like brain,skin etc.
You need proper evaluation for any associated findings.
Generally,it is asymptomatic and doesn't require any treatment unless it causes complications like pain,hemorrhage etc. There are many different ways through which lesion can be managed.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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