angiomyolipoma /an·gio·myo·li·po·ma/ (-mi″o-lĭ-po´mah) a benign tumor containing vascular, adipose, and muscle elements, occurring most often as a renal tumor with smooth muscle elements (more correctly called angiolipoleiomyoma ), usually in association with tuberous sclerosis, and considered to be a hamartoma.
an·gi·o·my·o·li·po·ma ( n j - -m -l -p m , -l- )n. A benign tumor composed of adipose tissue, muscle cells, and vascular structures. |
angiomyolipoma
a benign tumor containing vascular, adipose and muscle elements, occurring most often in the kidney with smooth muscle elements.
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