What to do if renal hamartoma is near the renal hilum

When the size of a hamartoma is less than 4 cm, it can be treated conservatively, and color Doppler ultrasound examinations should be performed every year. When it grows to more than 4 cm or there are symptoms of compression of surrounding tissues, surgical treatment can be selected, and laparoscopic partial nephrectomy is feasible. When a hamartoma ruptures and bleeds, conservative treatment or renal artery embolization can be performed first, and partial nephrectomy can be performed after stabilization.

Renal hamartoma is a relatively unknown disease, but the disease is still very harmful and will bring great hidden dangers to the patient's health, which is not conducive to improving the quality of life. Early treatment is required. Renal hamartoma is a benign disease that can be cured after active and standardized treatment. What should I do if the renal hamartoma is near the renal hilum?

1. Conservative treatment

If the renal hamartoma is a very small tumor and has no obvious clinical manifestations, then no special treatment is required, let alone surgical treatment. Just go to the hospital for regular check-ups and observations.

2. Surgical treatment

If the diameter of the renal hamartoma is greater than four centimeters or there are adverse reactions such as back pain and hematuria, it means that the condition is serious and needs timely surgical treatment. The treatment of renal hamartoma is generally to remove it through surgery, that is, to remove part of the patient's kidney, so that a good effect can be achieved. The presence of some renal hamartomas may cause adverse symptoms such as bleeding. If the patient's initial learning is serious, emergency surgical treatment should be carried out immediately.

Many renal hamartomas are discovered accidentally during physical examinations. Regular follow-up examinations can be performed. If during regular follow-up examinations every three to six months, it is found that the renal hamartoma may grow faster or is accompanied by symptoms such as pain and discomfort, mainly in the kidney area, surgical resection can be considered, which can generally achieve a radical cure. Postoperative pathology can confirm its nature, and malignant transformation rarely occurs. The possible hazards of renal hamartomas include massive growth, compression symptoms, and effects on renal function.

It is a method to treat renal hamartoma near the renal hilum. The treatment of this adverse symptom of renal hamartoma depends on the specific situation. It is recommended that patients go to a regular hospital for examination first, and then choose the appropriate treatment method according to the examination results. Most patients can be cured after active and standardized treatment. The condition of renal hamartoma is mild or severe. Check before treatment, choose the treatment method according to the condition, do a good job of nursing, promote recovery of the condition, and prevent recurrence.