Clinical characteristics and outcomes of patients with hepatic angiomyolipoma: A literature review
Paul Calame, Gaëlle Tyrode, Delphine Weil, Sophie Félix, Anne J. Klompenhouwer, Vincent Di Martino, Éric Delabrousse, Thierry Thévenot
Abstract
, changes in size on imaging or high proliferation activity and atypical epithelioid pattern on liver biopsy), for large (> 5 cm) biopsy-proven HAML, and if doubts remain on imaging or histology. Conservative management may be justified in other conditions, since most cases follow a benign clinical course. In summary, the correct diagnosis of HAML is challenging on imaging and relies mainly on pathological findings.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineAngiomyolipomaInternal medicinePathologyGastroenterologyGeneral surgeryKidneyTuberous Sclerosis Complex Research