A rare case of multi-focal angiomyolipoma affecting the pancreas and liver
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Angiomyolipoma (AML) are benign tumours composed of varying amounts of thick-walled dysplastic blood vessels, smooth muscle and mature adipose tissue derived from epithelioid cells. We present a previously unreported occurrence of multi-focal pancreatic and hepatic AMLs in a patient and discuss the diagnostic and management difficulties associated with this rare disease. In addition relevant case studies are also reviewed.
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دوره 2012 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2012