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[Inflammatory pseudotumor of the urinary bladder: a case report]
Hideo Seki1, Hirotaka Araki, Suzuko Moritani
1Department of Urology, Saiseikai Sigaken Hospital.
Hinyokika Kiyo. Acta Urologica Japonica
|December 21, 2002
Summary
A rare bladder tumor, inflammatory pseudotumor, presented as gross hematuria in a 52-year-old man. Surgical removal resulted in no recurrence, highlighting effective treatment for this uncommon condition.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Pathology
Background:
- Inflammatory pseudotumor of the urinary bladder is a rare condition.
- Gross hematuria can be a presenting symptom.
Observation:
- A 52-year-old man presented with gross hematuria and a bladder tumor.
- Imaging revealed a 3 cm solid mass invading the bladder muscle layer.
- Biopsy confirmed inflammatory pseudotumor.
Findings:
- Partial cystectomy was performed for the bladder tumor.
- This represents the 38th reported case in Japan.
- No local recurrence was observed at 3 months post-surgery.
Implications:
- Early diagnosis and surgical management are crucial for inflammatory pseudotumor.
- This case adds to the limited literature on bladder inflammatory pseudotumors.
- Successful surgical outcome suggests favorable prognosis with complete resection.