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Angiomyolipoma physical examination
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Common physical examination findings of angiomyolipoma include fever, flank tenderness, and palpable mass.
Physical Examination
Physical Examination
Physical examination of patients is usually remarkable for:
Appearance
- Patients with angiomyolipoma are usually well appearing
Temperature
- Fever may be present
Abdominal Examination
Skin
- Pallor may be present
Blood Pressure
- Hypertension due to mass effect may be present[2]
- Hypotension and shock in case of hemorrhage
References
References
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Faizan Sheraz, M.D. [2],Rekha, M.D.