Potassium metal was first isolated in 1807 in England by Sir Humphry Davy, who derived it from caustic potash (KOH, potassium hydroxide) by the use of electrolysis of the molten KOH with the newly discovered voltaic pile.
Definition of Angiomyolipoma of the Kidney. Angiomyolipoma of the kidney is a rare benign renal tumor with a high fat content. Epidemiology of Renal Angiomyolipoma. Prevalence: The prevalence in autopsies is 0.3%, with ultrasound screening 0.1%. Women are much more frequently affected than men.
The most characteristic ultrasonographic feature of an angiomyolipoma is its echogenicity; however, angiomyolipomas may also cause acoustic shadowing. The echogenic appearance of the tumor is thought to be related to its fat content and the presence of multiple tissue interfaces within it.