A Case of Renal Angiomyolipoma with Lymph Node-Associated Elevation of Tumor Markers / 대한내과학회지
Korean Journal of Medicine
; : S287-S294, 2011.
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em Ko
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ABSTRACT
Angiomyolipoma is a rare, benign, mesenchymal hamartomatous neoplasm consisting of a mixture of adipose tissue, smooth muscle cells, and anomalous blood vessels. The kidney is a common origin site, but extrarenal angiomyolipoma has been reported. Simultaneous involvement of the kidney and regional lymph nodes is uncommon, and may be confused with a metastatic malignant lymph node. Lymph node involvement in angiomyolipoma represents a multifocal invasion of the tumor, rather than metastatic disease. Tumor markers usually associate with malignancy but they have sometimes been detected in benign conditions. We report a case of bilateral renal angiomyolipoma with tuberous sclerosis simultaneously involving regional lymph nodes confused with metastatic malignant lymph node enlargement due to associated elevation of serum tumor markers.
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Assunto principal:
Esclerose Tuberosa
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Vasos Sanguíneos
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Biomarcadores Tumorais
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Tecido Adiposo
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Angiomiolipoma
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Miócitos de Músculo Liso
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Idioma:
Ko
Revista:
Korean Journal of Medicine
Ano de publicação:
2011
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Article