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Inflammatory myofibroblastic bladder tumor: A very rare presentation.
Raphael Flavio Fachini Cipriani1, Alexandre Cavalheiro Cavalli2, Joaquim Lorenzetti Andrade1
1Urology Resident, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Hospital de Clínicas, Curitiba, Brazil.
Urology Case Reports
|October 11, 2021
Summary
Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) is a rare bladder lesion. This case highlights its unusual genitourinary presentation and successful surgical management.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Pathology
- Oncology
Background:
- Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) is a rare benign neoplastic proliferation.
- IMT typically affects the lungs and retroperitoneum, with genitourinary involvement being exceptionally rare.
- The lesion can exhibit aggressive behavior, mimicking malignant tumors.
Observation:
- A 55-year-old male presented with painless hematuria.
- Imaging revealed a 62mm upper right bladder lesion.
- Symptoms included dysuria, voiding urgency, and lower abdominal pain.
Findings:
- The bladder lesion was diagnosed as IMT via immunohistochemical evaluation.
- Surgical management involved a laparoscopic partial cystectomy.
- Histopathological confirmation is crucial for accurate diagnosis.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering IMT in the differential diagnosis of bladder tumors.
- Early diagnosis and surgical intervention are key for favorable outcomes in genitourinary IMT.
- Further research into the pathogenesis and optimal management of IMT in the genitourinary tract is warranted.
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