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Müllerianosis: A Case Report
Rolando B Salada1, Daniel Yong1, Chi Shern Bernard Ho2
1Department of Urology, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.
Journal of Endourology Case Reports
|August 11, 2020
Summary
Müllerianosis is a rare condition affecting the urinary bladder, primarily in women of reproductive age. This case highlights its potential for atypical presentations like renal colic, emphasizing the need to rule out malignancy.
Area of Science:
- Gynecologic Pathology
- Urologic Oncology
Background:
- Müllerianosis is a rare benign condition characterized by the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus.
- It most commonly affects the urinary bladder and typically presents in women of reproductive age.
Observation:
- A 43-year-old woman with a history of thyroid cancer presented with symptoms of hematuria, dysuria, and pelvic pain.
- Initial CT imaging revealed thickening of the urinary bladder wall adjacent to the uterus.
- Further MRI was performed to rule out uterine involvement.
Findings:
- Histological examination confirmed the diagnosis of müllerianosis.
- The condition, though generally benign, can present atypically, such as with acute renal colic.
- Malignancy must be excluded, as some cases of müllerianosis have been associated with concurrent malignancies.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering müllerianosis in the differential diagnosis of urinary tract symptoms in women of reproductive age.
- Atypical presentations like renal colic require thorough investigation to differentiate from other causes.
- While benign, the association with malignancy necessitates careful evaluation and exclusion of concurrent tumors.
