Angiomyolipoma: Symptoms & Signs

Angiomyolipoma refers to a benign tumor that has elements of three different tissues: vascular cells (angio-), immature smooth muscle cells (myo-), and fat cells (lipoma). These benign tumors are most often found in the kidney, but they can occasionally be found in the liver and rarely in the ovary, fallopian tube, colon, palate, or spermatic cord.

Angiomyolipoma may not cause specific signs and symptoms. If the tumor is large or the blood vessels in the tumor begin to bleed, symptoms may develop. When symptoms do occur, these depend on the location of the tumor and can include

• pain (back pain or flank pain),
• nausea,
• vomiting,
• anemia, or
• high blood pressure.

Cause of angiomyolipoma

The cause of angiomyolipoma is not known.

Other angiomyolipoma symptoms and signs

• Anemia
• High Blood Pressure
• Nausea
• Pain (Back Pain or Flank Pain)
• Vomiting

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