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Phyllodes Tumor of the Bladder in a 2-Year-Old Boy - An Exceptional Finding
Taycir Cheikhrouhou1, Mahdi Ben Dhaou1, Slim Charfi2
1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia.
Insights
A rare case of benign phyllodes tumor in a 2-year-old boy
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Urology
- Surgical Pathology
- Oncology
Background:
- Phyllodes tumors are typically found in breast tissue.
- Pediatric bladder tumors are rare, with no prior reports of phyllodes tumors in this location.
- This case presents a unique instance of a phyllodes tumor in a pediatric bladder.
Abstract:
Background: Breast phyllodes tumor has a distinct histologic appearance. There are no pediatric phyllodes tumors of the bladder in English literature reported. Case report: A 2-year-old boy presented with a urinary infection and obstructive urinary symptoms. A 3-cm slow-growing bladder mass revealed by repeated transabdominal ultrasonography was initially considered a ureterocele. Cystoscopic and laparoscopic exploration using pneumovesicum confirmed the diagnosis of a bladder neck tumor. Histologically, the features were of a benign phyllodes tumor, morphologically similar to those seen in breast tissue. The patient received no further treatment and showed no recurrence or metastasis. Conclusion: Phyllodes tumor can cause a pediatric bladder tumor.
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