Renal hamartoma: therapeutic aspects.
Hamartomas are benign renal tumors. In most cases they can be diagnosed by means of angiography. Treatment varies in accordance with clinical manifestation and progression. Symptom-free hamartomas need no treatment. In case of bleeding, embolization may be performed. Nephrectomy ought not to be performed save in emergency or if malignancy is suspected.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D006222:Hamartoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography