Tuberous sclerosis - multiple angiomyolipomas

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Intellectual disability and seizures.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Female

Both kidneys contain innumerable predominantly fat density masses. The largest one measured 37×32 mm located at midportion of the right kidney.

Case Discussion

Multiple renal angiomyolipomas in a known case of tuberous sclerosis. Tuberous sclerosis with multiple angiomyolipomas is a relatively common occurrence. About 55-75% of tuberous sclerosis cases are associated with angiomyolipomas.

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