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  • Title: An asymptomatic giant extra-renal retroperitoneal angiomyolipoma: Case report.
    Author: Ayoub K, Rakab A, Shibani M, Bohsas H, Alibrahim H, Swed S, Rais MA, Sawaf B, Mahli N.
    Journal: Medicine (Baltimore); 2022 Dec 09; 101(49):e31869. PubMed ID: 36626540.
    Abstract:
    RATIONALE: Angiomyolipoma is a benign mesenchymal tumor that consists of adipose tissue, muscle cells and blood vessel. Renal angiomyolipomas represent almost one percent of all renal tumors. PATIENT CONCERNS: We reported a case of a 42-year-old woman complaining of mild abdominal pain with no other symptoms and no remarkable medical history. DIAGNOSIS: Clinical examination was inconclusive and revealed a large, smooth, non-tender, and immovable mass in the right abdomen. Ultrasound examination confirmed the existence of a large, homogeneous, hyperechoic tissue mass. Abdominal multi-slice computed tomography (CT) scans also confirmed the presence of a well-rounded mass in the right abdomen. The histopathology tests confirmed the diagnosis of a large retroperitoneal mass. INTERVENTIONS: The patient underwent a traditional laparotomy without complications to remove the tumor. OUTCOMES: The open surgery was the best option, and the patient's condition improved due to the following-up. LESSONS: Retroperitoneal extra-renal angiomyolipomas are extremely rare, and in this case, we document a case of retroperitoneal angiomyolipoma manifested with only mild abdominal pain in Syrian women.
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