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Is angiomyolipoma a neoplasm or a hamartoma? Does cytologic atypia seen in angiomyolipomas denote aggressive behavior? Does an angiomyolipoma need treatment if it is benign? What is the indication for surgical intervention if it is required?

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Renal angiomyolipoma is a benign neoplasm, not a hamartoma. Angiomyolipoma may be included in a group of tumors of perivascular epithelioid cells (PEComas). Renal angiomyolipoma occurs as either a sporadic form or a hereditary form as a part of syndrome of tuberous sclerosis.

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(2008). Is angiomyolipoma a neoplasm or a hamartoma? Does cytologic atypia seen in angiomyolipomas denote aggressive behavior? Does an angiomyolipoma need treatment if it is benign? What is the indication for surgical intervention if it is required?. In: Questions in Daily Urologic Practice. Springer, Tokyo. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-4-431-72819-1_31

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