Bladder leiomyoma: a rare cause of urinary stress incontinence

Lejomyoma of the bladder is an uncommon lesion and usually present as small intramural or submucosal lesions. Preoperative evaluation based on careful physical and radiologic examinations must rule out malignant and other lesions. It is readily and successfully treated in most cases with transurethral or open resection. The prognosis of this tumor is excellent and no malignant degeneration has been reported. The most common presentations are obstructive voiding symptoms, irritative symptoms, and hematuria. Occasionally, it may be a cause of urinary stress incontinence. Although this condition is rare, it should be considered in the causes of urinary stress incontinence.