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If left untreated, small angiomyolipomas and those without dilated blood vessels (aneurysms) cause few symptoms. Small angiomyolipomas are associated with the most favorable prognosis. Common complications of angiomyolipoma include [[infection]], [[hemorrhage]], and shock. | If left untreated, small angiomyolipomas and those without dilated blood vessels (aneurysms) cause few symptoms. Small angiomyolipomas are associated with the most favorable prognosis. Common complications of angiomyolipoma include [[infection]], [[hemorrhage]], and [[shock]]. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [2] Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [3], Faizan Sheraz, M.D. [4]
Overview
If left untreated, small angiomyolipomas and those without dilated blood vessels (aneurysms) cause few symptoms. Small angiomyolipomas are associated with the most favorable prognosis. Common complications of angiomyolipoma include infection, hemorrhage, and shock.
Natural History
If left untreated, small angiomyolipomas and those without dilated blood vessels (aneurysms) cause few problems. Angiomyolipomas grow as rapidly as 4 cm in one year.
Prognosis
Small angiomyolipomas are associated with the most favorable prognosis. An angiomyolipoma larger than 5 cm and those containing an aneurysm pose a significant risk of rupture, which is a medical emergency as it is potentially life-threatening. Cumulative risk of hemorrhage is estimated to be:
- 10% in men
- 20% in women
Complications
Common complications of angiomyolipoma include:
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![Retroperitoneal hemorrhage from renal angiomyolipoma.[1]](/images/7/7e/Retroperitoneal-haemorrhage-from-renal-angiomyolipoma.jpg)
Retroperitoneal hemorrhage from renal angiomyolipoma.[1]
![Retroperitoneal hemorrhage from renal angiomyolipoma.[1]](/index.php/File:Retroperitoneal-haemorrhage-from-renal-angiomyolipoma.jpg)
References
- ↑ Image courtesy of Dr Matt A. Morgan and Dr Behrang Amini et alRadiopaedia(original file [1]). Creative Commons BY-SA-NC