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Intramural leiomyoma of the bladder
P Sakellariou1, A Protopapas, N Kyritsis
1First Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of the University of Athens, Alexandra Hospital, Greece.
European Radiology
|July 6, 2000
Summary
Mesodermal tumors of the urinary bladder are rare. This case report details an intramural leiomyoma managed successfully with partial cystectomy, showing excellent outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Mesodermal tumors of the urinary bladder are uncommon, with a high propensity for malignancy.
- Leiomyomas, a type of benign smooth muscle tumor, are exceptionally rare in the bladder wall.
Observation:
- A case of an intramural bladder leiomyoma presenting with symptoms mimicking a lower urinary tract infection is described.
- The tumor was located within the bladder wall, causing obstructive urinary symptoms.
Findings:
- The patient underwent a partial cystectomy for the removal of the intramural leiomyoma.
- Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of leiomyoma, a benign mesodermal tumor.
Implications:
- This case highlights that benign mesodermal tumors like leiomyoma can occur in the urinary bladder.
- Early diagnosis and surgical management, such as partial cystectomy, can lead to excellent patient outcomes for bladder leiomyomas.