Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Sep 6, 2020; 8(17): 3875-3880
Published online Sep 6, 2020. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i17.3875
Diagnostic value of ultrasound in the spontaneous rupture of renal angiomyolipoma during pregnancy: A case report
Tong Zhang, Shuai Xue, Zheng-Min Wang, Xiu-Mei Duan, Dong-Xuan Wang
Tong Zhang, Dong-Xuan Wang, Department of Ultrasound, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130000, Jilin Province, China
Shuai Xue, Zheng-Min Wang, Department of Thyroid Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130000, Jilin Province, China
Xiu-Mei Duan, Department of Pathology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130000, Jilin Province, China
Author contributions: Zhang T contributed to the manuscript drafting and reviewed the literature; Xue S and Wang ZM collected the patient’s clinical data and reviewed the literature; Duan XM collected the patient’s clinical data; Wang DX designed the report and revised the manuscript; all authors issued final approval for the version to be submitted.
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Corresponding author: Dong-Xuan Wang, MD, Professor, Department of Ultrasound, The First Hospital of Jilin University, No. 71 Xinmin Road, Changchun 130021, Jilin Province, China. dongxuanwang@hotmail.com
Received: May 20, 2020
Peer-review started: May 20, 2020
First decision: June 7, 2020
Revised: June 27, 2020
Accepted: August 6, 2020
Article in press: August 6, 2020
Published online: September 6, 2020
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Core Tip

Core tip: The diagnosis and treatment of spontaneous rupture and hemorrhage of renal angiomyolipoma during pregnancy are challenging because it is a life-threatening clinical emergency. We present the case of a pregnant woman who was preliminarily diagnosed with the condition using ultrasound and discuss the ultrasound characteristics. Ultrasound is a quick and safe examination with no radiation exposure and is preferred for pregnant women. Although pathology remains the gold standard for diagnosis, ultrasound can facilitate a preliminary diagnosis, leading to differential diagnosis to reduce misdiagnosis, prompting further diagnosis and treatment. Therefore, ultrasound plays a crucial role in the diagnosis of this condition.