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Leiomyoma of the bladder. Case report
1Central Hospital Kanta-Häme, Hämeenlinna, Finland.
Scandinavian Journal of Urology and Nephrology
|January 1, 1992
Summary
A rare benign bladder tumor called a leiomyoma was found incidentally in a pregnant woman. Surgical removal led to a full recovery, highlighting excision as the standard treatment for these uncommon bladder growths.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Gynecology
- Oncology
Background:
- Bladder leiomyomas are rare mesenchymal tumors originating from smooth muscle cells.
- They are typically benign and often asymptomatic, presenting incidentally.
- Pregnancy can sometimes lead to incidental findings of pelvic masses.
Observation:
- A 33-year-old pregnant woman was incidentally diagnosed with a benign bladder leiomyoma via pelvic ultrasonography.
- The tumor was detected during routine prenatal imaging.
- No symptoms related to the bladder leiomyoma were reported by the patient.
Findings:
- The incidentally discovered bladder leiomyoma was successfully resected.
- The patient experienced an uneventful recovery following the surgical procedure.
- This case reinforces the rarity and typically asymptomatic nature of bladder leiomyomas.
Implications:
- Surgical excision is the established and effective treatment for bladder leiomyomas.
- Prompt diagnosis and management are crucial, even for incidentally found benign tumors.
- This case contributes to the literature on managing rare bladder tumors during pregnancy.