Bladder Leiomyoma presenting as urinary retention: A case report
Jasmine Kashkoush1, Alyssa Park1
1Department of Urology, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA, USA.
Urology Case Reports
|October 24, 2022
Summary
Bladder leiomyoma, a rare tumor, can cause urinary retention in women. Surgical resection is recommended for diagnosis and symptom relief, despite the tumor
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Leiomyomas are rare bladder tumors, representing 0.43% of all bladder neoplasms.
- Benign smooth muscle tumors can present with significant lower urinary tract symptoms.
Observation:
- A 39-year-old female presented with acute urinary retention.
- Imaging revealed a midline bladder neck mass.
- Transurethral resection confirmed leiomyoma.
Findings:
- Bladder leiomyoma diagnosis confirmed via histopathology.
- Surgical resection is the standard for diagnosis and management.
- Despite being benign, leiomyomas can cause severe obstructive symptoms.
Implications:
- Early diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for managing symptomatic bladder leiomyomas.
- Further research into the pathophysiology of bladder leiomyomas is warranted.
- Understanding leiomyoma development may lead to novel therapeutic strategies.
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