title: Concurrent bilateral renal angiomyolipoma and renal cell carcinoma in a patient with tuberous sclerosis complex.
abstract: Renal angiomyolipomas (AMLs) are often associated with tuberous sclerosis. These tumors are predominantly benign, although malignant forms do exist and are known to be associated with renal cell carcinoma. This case report describes a patient with tuberous sclerosis and massive bilateral AML. Total right nephrectomy was performed; histopathologic examination revealed the coexistence of AML and clear cell renal carcinoma in the same kidney. Because differentiation between renal cell carcinoma and AML with minimal or no fat component can be difficult, an accurate diagnosis is critical in the management of renal AML.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Hassan II University Hospital Center Fez, Morocco.
authors.forename: Abdelhak
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Khallouk
authors.forename: Younes
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Ahallal
authors.forename: Mbarek
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Doublali
authors.forename: Mohamed Fadl
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Tazi
authors.forename: Soufiane
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mellas
authors.forename: Mohamed Jamal
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: El Fassi
authors.forename: Moulay Hassan
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Farih