Synchronous angiomyolipoma with epithelial cysts and clear cell renal cell carcinoma: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Angiomyolipoma with Epithelial Cysts (AMLEC) is a rare renal tumor that has been established as a separate pathological entity in recent years. Existing literature has focused on its histological origin, molecular features, and imaging characteristics. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of AMLEC coexisting with clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC).

Case presentation

A 37-year-old male presented with lumbar pain and persistent gross hematuria. Imaging revealed tumor rupture with hemorrhage, initially suggestive of cystic renal cell carcinoma. However, postoperative pathology and immunohistochemistry confirmed a diagnosis of AMLEC combined with ccRCC.

Conclusion

AMLEC is a rare subtype of angiomyolipoma (AML) that typically lacks adipose tis

SUBMITTER: Wang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12711486 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature