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[Ectopic prostatic tissue in retrotrigone of the bladder: a case report]
Y Yamamoto1, N Oka, M Nishitani
1Department of Urology, the University of Tokushima School of Medicine.
Hinyokika Kiyo. Acta Urologica Japonica
|August 29, 2001
Summary
This study details a rare case of ectopic prostatic tissue found in a man's bladder retrotrigone. Pathological findings confirmed the unusual diagnosis after imaging and cystoscopy revealed a bladder tumor.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Pathology
Background:
- Ectopic prostatic tissue, while rare, can present diagnostic challenges.
- This case highlights the importance of comprehensive diagnostic imaging and pathological examination.
Observation:
- A 35-year-old male presented with an incidentally discovered bladder tumor via abdominal ultrasonography (US).
- Imaging studies including computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) indicated an invasive bladder tumor.
- Cystoscopy revealed a non-papillary, wide-based tumor in the retrotrigone region of the bladder.
Findings:
- Transurethral resection of the bladder tumor was performed.
- Pathological examination confirmed the presence of ectopic prostatic tissue, not a typical bladder tumor.
Implications:
- This represents the 8th reported case of ectopic prostatic tissue in the Japanese literature.
- Accurate diagnosis of ectopic prostatic tissue is crucial for appropriate patient management and avoiding misdiagnosis of malignancy.