A 32-year-old lady is examined for right flank discomfort and a noticeable lump. Imaging tests show that the right kidney is producing a sizable mass, while the left kidney is producing comparable but smaller masses. The picture below shows a cross section of the specimen after surgery to remove the right kidney and tumor on the right side. A histopathologic analysis reveals that the bulk is made up of blood vessels, smooth muscle, and fat. Which additional discovery is most likely present in this patient?

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A 32-year-old lady is examined for right flank discomfort and a noticeable lump. Imaging tests show that the right kidney is producing a sizable mass, while the left kidney is producing comparable but smaller masses. The picture below shows a cross section of the specimen after surgery to remove the right kidney and tumor on the right side.  A histopathologic analysis reveals that the bulk is made up of blood vessels, smooth muscle, and fat. Which additional discovery is most likely present in this patient?

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Eductional Objective: A benign tumor made up of blood arteries, smooth muscle, and fat is known as a renal angiomyolipoma. An autosomal dominant disease called tuberous sclerosis is linked to bilateral renal angiomyolipomas.

A 32-Year-Old Lady Is Examined for Right Flank Discomfort and a Noticeable