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Ghassan A Barayan1, Anmar M Nassir
1Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Umm AlQura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
Urology Annals
|February 21, 2012
Summary
This case study highlights a rare bladder leiomyoma in a 61-year-old female presenting with lower urinary tract symptoms. Transurethral excision was successful, with no recurrence after 12 months.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Bladder leiomyomas are rare benign smooth muscle tumors.
- Lower urinary tract symptoms can be indicative of various bladder pathologies.
Observation:
- A 61-year-old female presented with lower urinary tract symptoms.
- Diagnostic workup revealed a bladder mass.
Findings:
- The bladder mass was surgically removed via transurethral excision.
- Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of bladder leiomyoma.
- The patient experienced no recurrence of the tumor during a 12-month follow-up period.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of thorough investigation for lower urinary tract symptoms to identify rare bladder neoplasms.
- Transurethral excision is a viable and effective treatment for symptomatic bladder leiomyomas.
- Long-term surveillance is crucial to ensure no recurrence of bladder leiomyoma.
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