Angiomyolipoma physical examination

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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

## References[edit | edit source]

1. ↑ Halpenny D, Snow A, McNeill G, Torreggiani WC (2010). "The radiological diagnosis and treatment of renal angiomyolipoma-current status". Clin Radiol. 65 (2): 99–108. doi:10.1016/j.crad.2009.09.014. PMID 20103431.CS1 maint: Multiple names: authors list (link)
2. ↑ Logue LG, Acker RE, Sienko AE (2003). "Best cases from the AFIP: angiomyolipomas in tuberous sclerosis". Radiographics. 23 (1): 241–6. doi:10.1148/rg.231025109. PMID 12533658.CS1 maint: Multiple names: authors list (link)

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