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Radiofrequency ablation of small symptomatic angiomyolipomas of the kidney: Report of two cases
BACKGROUND: The development of more sensitive imaging techniques caused an increase in the number of diagnosed small renal tumors. The small size of the lesions allows for their treatment with minimally invasive nephron-sparing methods. Approximately 2–3% of these lesions are proved to be angiomyoli...
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3389883/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22802796 |
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author | Matuszewski, Marcin Michajłowski, Jerzy Bianek-Bodzak, Agnieszka Krajka, Kazimierz |
author_facet | Matuszewski, Marcin Michajłowski, Jerzy Bianek-Bodzak, Agnieszka Krajka, Kazimierz |
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description | BACKGROUND: The development of more sensitive imaging techniques caused an increase in the number of diagnosed small renal tumors. The small size of the lesions allows for their treatment with minimally invasive nephron-sparing methods. Approximately 2–3% of these lesions are proved to be angiomyolipomas (AML). AML is a rare benign tumor of the kidney, sometimes causing pain and hematuria. The most commonly required approach is observation but in case of recurrent symptoms or larger tumors which may cause bleeding, a more active treatment is needed. This paper demonstrated the evolution of our attitude leading to utilization of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) as a minimally invasive option in the management of small symptomatic AMLs of the kidneys. MATERIAL/METHODS: We presented clinical data of two cases of symptomatic AML tumors in the kidney, treated with RFA. The tumors were diagnosed on the basis of a contrast-enhanced CT (computed tomography) scan. The probe was inserted into the lesion percutaneously under USG (ultrasonography) guidance. RESULTS: RFA proved to be an effective and safe method of treatment of renal AMLs. A follow-up carried out after 1.5 and 3 years, basing on contrast-enhanced CT tests, confirmed a complete ablation of the AML and decreased tumor size. CONCLUSIONS: Promising results of RFA in the management of AML may encourage urologists and radiologists to use this minimally invasive technology and to qualify patients for this treatment more often and thus to prevent potential complications in the future. |
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spelling | pubmed-33898832012-07-16 Radiofrequency ablation of small symptomatic angiomyolipomas of the kidney: Report of two cases Matuszewski, Marcin Michajłowski, Jerzy Bianek-Bodzak, Agnieszka Krajka, Kazimierz Pol J Radiol Case Report BACKGROUND: The development of more sensitive imaging techniques caused an increase in the number of diagnosed small renal tumors. The small size of the lesions allows for their treatment with minimally invasive nephron-sparing methods. Approximately 2–3% of these lesions are proved to be angiomyolipomas (AML). AML is a rare benign tumor of the kidney, sometimes causing pain and hematuria. The most commonly required approach is observation but in case of recurrent symptoms or larger tumors which may cause bleeding, a more active treatment is needed. This paper demonstrated the evolution of our attitude leading to utilization of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) as a minimally invasive option in the management of small symptomatic AMLs of the kidneys. MATERIAL/METHODS: We presented clinical data of two cases of symptomatic AML tumors in the kidney, treated with RFA. The tumors were diagnosed on the basis of a contrast-enhanced CT (computed tomography) scan. The probe was inserted into the lesion percutaneously under USG (ultrasonography) guidance. RESULTS: RFA proved to be an effective and safe method of treatment of renal AMLs. A follow-up carried out after 1.5 and 3 years, basing on contrast-enhanced CT tests, confirmed a complete ablation of the AML and decreased tumor size. CONCLUSIONS: Promising results of RFA in the management of AML may encourage urologists and radiologists to use this minimally invasive technology and to qualify patients for this treatment more often and thus to prevent potential complications in the future. International Scientific Literature, Inc. 2010 /pmc/articles/PMC3389883/ /pubmed/22802796 Text en © Pol J Radiol, 2010 This is an open access article. Unrestricted non-commercial use is permitted provided the original work is properly cited. |
spellingShingle | Case Report Matuszewski, Marcin Michajłowski, Jerzy Bianek-Bodzak, Agnieszka Krajka, Kazimierz Radiofrequency ablation of small symptomatic angiomyolipomas of the kidney: Report of two cases |
title | Radiofrequency ablation of small symptomatic angiomyolipomas of the kidney: Report of two cases |
title_full | Radiofrequency ablation of small symptomatic angiomyolipomas of the kidney: Report of two cases |
title_fullStr | Radiofrequency ablation of small symptomatic angiomyolipomas of the kidney: Report of two cases |
title_full_unstemmed | Radiofrequency ablation of small symptomatic angiomyolipomas of the kidney: Report of two cases |
title_short | Radiofrequency ablation of small symptomatic angiomyolipomas of the kidney: Report of two cases |
title_sort | radiofrequency ablation of small symptomatic angiomyolipomas of the kidney: report of two cases |
topic | Case Report |
url | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3389883/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22802796 |
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