Angiomyolipoma physical examination

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Faizan Sheraz, M.D. [2],Rekha, M.D.

Overview[edit | edit source]

Common physical examination findings of angiomyolipoma include fever, flank tenderness, and palpable mass.

Physical Examination[edit | edit source]

Physical examination of patients is usually remarkable for:

Appearance

• Patients with angiomyolipoma are usually well appearing

Temperature

• Fever may be present

Abdominal Examination

• Palpable tender mass^[1]
• Flank tenderness may be present

Skin

• Pallor may be present

Blood Pressure

• Hypertension due to mass effect may be present^[2]
• Hypotension and shock in case of hemorrhage

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