title: Differentiation of Sporadic Versus Tuberous Sclerosis Complex-Associated Angiomyolipoma.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  We review the imaging of renal angiomyolipomas, including differentiation of tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC)-associated and sporadic renal angiomyolipomas and other solid renal tumors. We also focus on radiologic interventions and molecular targeting of the TSC genetic pathway.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Imaging plays a central role in the diagnosis and management of renal angiomyolipomas. It provides essential information to make the best therapeutic decisions about the interventional and pharmacologic options to help prevent bleeding and preserve functional parenchyma.
authors.affiliation: 1 Division of Nephrology, New York University School of Medicine, 148 E 38th St, New York, NY 10016.
authors.forename: Rahmin A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Rabenou
authors.affiliation: 2 Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, NY.
authors.forename: Hearns W
authors.initials: HW
authors.lastname: Charles
mesh_terms: D018207:Angiomyolipoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D003287:Contrast Media; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D006801:Humans; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D014402:Tuberous Sclerosis / Q000150:complications*
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media
keywords: CT; MRI; hereditary; mTOR; mammalian target of rapamycin; neoplastic syndromes; renal angiomyolipoma; tuberous sclerosis complex