What Does This Abdominal Ultrasound Indicate?

Posted on Thu, 18 Dec 2014

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Question : i had an abdominal ultra sound which showed a tiny nonshadowing echogenic focus seeen in the left kidney which could represent an angiomyolipoma. it measured only about 3 to 4mmacross. i did have fibriods at the time i had the ultra sound. Should i be concerned about this finding? Ultra sound was in 2011 & i had a myomectomy in2012. some times i have pain in my left lower back

Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Small angiomyolipoma can be left alone.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Welcome to HCM and thanks for the query.
Angiomyolipoma is the commonest benign tumor of the kidney and is composed of blood vessels, smooth muscle cells and fat cells. They are usually harmless but rarely may grow and impair kidney functions is or the blood vessels may dilate and burst leading to bleeding in the kidney and abdomen.
Since you had the ultrasound examination 3 years ago and you have some pain in the kidney region about which you are concerned, it may be a good idea to repeat the ultrasound examination to see the size of the lesion. If it is small, it can be left alone. Large ones may be treated to prevent bleeding.
Take Care
Dr Noble Zachariah

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Noble Zachariah (16 minutes later)

thanks Dr XXXXXXX i was thinking the same about having another ultra sound. Thanks for your advice!!!

Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (43 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are most welcome

Detailed Answer:
Hope the ultrasound examination would turn out to be good and allay fears.
I shall be interested in knowing the result.
Wish you good health and a good day

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar