Spontaneous rupture of renal angiomyolipoma with perinephric haemorrhage: sonographic findings

• Published in: British journal of radiology Vol. 58; no. 694; p. 979
• Main Authors: Derchi, L E, Zappasodi, F, Busilacchi, P, Neumaier, C E
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 01.10.1985
• Subjects: Adult; Female; Hemangioma - pathology; Hemorrhage - pathology; Humans; Kidney Neoplasms - pathology; Lipoma - pathology; Middle Aged; Rupture, Spontaneous; Ultrasonography

The sonographic findings observed in four patients with spontaneous rupture of a renal angiomyolipoma and perinephric haemorrhage are presented. In all cases, a hyperechoic renal mass surrounded by a large hypoechoic haematoma was identified. Furthermore, the actual site of rupture of the tumour cou...