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Endometriosis localized to urinary bladder wall mimicking urinary bladder carcinoma
Mine Genç1, Berhan Genç, Serap Karaarslan
1Sifa University School of Medicine, Department of Obstetric and Gynecology, Izmir. doktorminegenc@gmail.com.
Summary
Urinary bladder endometriosis is rare and can mimic bladder cancer, causing diagnostic challenges. Histopathology confirmed the diagnosis in a 42-year-old woman presenting with unexplained urinary symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Gynecology
- Urology
- Pathology
Background:
- Endometriosis is common in women of reproductive age.
- Urinary system endometriosis is a rare manifestation.
- It can present with significant clinical issues.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss a case of urinary bladder endometriosis.
- To highlight diagnostic challenges and mimicry of bladder cancer.
- To emphasize the importance of considering endometriosis in differential diagnosis.
Main Methods:
- Case report of a 42-year-old woman.
- Review of clinical presentation and diagnostic workup.
- Histopathological examination of resected urinary bladder tissue.
Main Results:
- The patient's urinary bladder endometriosis was initially misdiagnosed as a bladder tumor on imaging.
- Histopathology confirmed the endometriosis diagnosis after partial bladder resection.
- Nonspecific signs and symptoms were observed.
Conclusions:
- Urinary bladder endometriosis presents with nonspecific symptoms.
- It can mimic urinary bladder cancer on imaging modalities.
- Consider urinary bladder endometriosis in the differential diagnosis for women with unexplained urinary symptoms.
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