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renal_cysts [2026/07/23 22:48] – [Benign renal masses] gary1renal_cysts [2026/07/23 22:50] (current) – [Benign renal masses] gary1
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       * high blood pressure       * high blood pressure
     * an "epithelioid" variant contains little to no fat and can sometimes be misdiagnosed as kidney cancer.     * an "epithelioid" variant contains little to no fat and can sometimes be misdiagnosed as kidney cancer.
-    *80% of AMLs are sporadic +    *80% of AMLs are sporadic and these are usually single tumours
     *20% are associated with [[Tuberous_Sclerosis]] in which case they tend to be at a younger age, are more numerous, grow faster, and occur in both kidneys      *20% are associated with [[Tuberous_Sclerosis]] in which case they tend to be at a younger age, are more numerous, grow faster, and occur in both kidneys 
     *Rx if larger than 4cm:     *Rx if larger than 4cm:
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         * if the tumor is massive, has ruptured, or is difficult to differentiate from cancer         * if the tumor is massive, has ruptured, or is difficult to differentiate from cancer
         * partial or complete kidney removal (nephrectomy) may be required         * partial or complete kidney removal (nephrectomy) may be required
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renal_cysts.txt · Last modified: 2026/07/23 22:50 by gary1

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