Giant renal pseudoaneurysm complicating angiomyolipoma in a patient with tuberous sclerosis complex: An unusual case report and review of the literature.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Angiomyolipomas (AMLs) are uncommon benign lesions, which are composed of dysmorphic blood vessels, adipose tissue, and smooth muscle components. They tend to bleed because of the hypervascularity and the presence of small aneurysms, leading to life-threatening complications.

Presentation of case

A 31-year-old female was presented to the emergency service of our hospital, complaining of left flank pain for 1 week followed by hematuria for one day. Radiologic imaging showed the features of a giant renal pseudoaneurysm. Superselective embolization was applied and she had an uneventful recovery.

Discussion

The blood vessels in AML are tortuous and thick-walled with the absence of supportive elastic tissue, which tend to the formation of the intralesional pse

SUBMITTER: Esmat HA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7819805 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature