Korean J Urol.  1995 Mar;36(3):327-330.

Spontaneous Rupture of Renal Angiomyolipoma Causing Hemorrhagic Shock

• Lee HS
• Park CJ
• Kim KJ

Abstract

We report a case of massive retroperitoneal hemorrhage from a spontaneous rupture of a renal angiomyolipoma in a 35 year-old man, that appeared unilateral and solitary tumor without stigma of tuberous sclerosis. He experienced a sudden onset severe pain on the right flank, but had no history of specific associated diseases or factors such as trauma or stone. The patient presented with a clinical picture of shock because of massive hemorrhage in despite of the emergency care and was treated by right total nephrectomy. Herein we review briefly the clinical presentation, diagnosis and management of renal angiomyolipoma.

Keyword

Spontaneous rupture; Angiomyolipoma; Hemorrhagic shock

MeSH Terms

Adult
Angiomyolipoma*
Diagnosis
Emergency Medical Services
Hemorrhage
Humans
Nephrectomy
Rupture, Spontaneous*
Shock
Shock, Hemorrhagic*
Tuberous Sclerosis