Renal lipoma

Organ
Kidneys
Region
Abdomen

Detectable on Scans

Whole BodyHead & TorsoTorso

About this Condition

Renal lipomas are benign tumours found in the kidney composed of fat cells or mature adipocytes.

Lipomas commonly can occur all over the body.

When they affect the kidney, they typically occur in the cortex (outer edge) of the kidney.