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Pediatric Renal Angiomyolipomas in Tuberous Sclerosis Complex.
The Journal of urology - 1 Feb 2017
Warncke Jason C, Brodie Katie E, Grantham Erin C, Catarinicchia Salvatore P, Tong Suhong, Kondo Kimi L, Cost Nicholas G
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Tuberous sclerosis complex is a genetic disorder characterized by the growth of hamartomas in multiple organs. Up to 80% of patients with tuberous sclerosis complex will have at least 1 angiomyolipoma in their lifetime. We describe the incidence and natural history of angiomyolipoma in a pediatric tuberous sclerosis complex population and analyze tumor growth to determine optimal renal imaging intervals...
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