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An Orthotopic Bladder Tumor Model and the Evaluation of Intravesical saRNA Treatment

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Bladder Fetal Rhabdomyoma Intermediate Type.

L González-Pérez¹, H Alvarez-Argüelles², V J Ramos Gutiérrez¹

¹Department of Urology, University Hospital of Canary Island, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain.

Urologia Internationalis

|December 11, 2017

Summary

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This case report details a rare instance of bladder rhabdomyoma in an elderly male presenting with hematuria. The study highlights diagnostic challenges and successful management of this benign tumor.

Keywords:

Radical cystectomy Bladder tumor Hematuria Radiotherapy Rhabdomyoma

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Pathology
Oncology

Background:

Rhabdomyomas are rare benign tumors of striated muscle.
Bladder localization of rhabdomyomas is exceptionally uncommon.

Observation:

An 87-year-old male presented with gross hematuria.
Initial cystoscopy and transurethral resection of the bladder (TURB) were negative for malignancy.
Imaging revealed bladder wall thickening and adjacent fat changes, prompting a second TURB.

Findings:

The second TURB confirmed a diagnosis of fetal bladder rhabdomyoma, intermediate type.
Histopathological examination and repeat biopsy corroborated the rare diagnosis.
The patient received hemostatic radiotherapy for persistent hematuria.

Implications:

This case underscores the rarity of bladder rhabdomyomas and the importance of accurate histopathological diagnosis.
Distinguishing rhabdomyoma from rhabdomyosarcoma is critical for appropriate treatment planning.
The report contributes valuable diagnostic images and discusses therapeutic options for this rare entity.