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A Female With Urinary Bladder Leiomyoma: A Case Report
Salahadin Lamy1, Mohammed F Hadidi2, Nawaf Alhamami2
1Urology, King Abdulaziz Medical City, National Guard Health Affairs, Jeddah, SAU.
Cureus
|January 1, 2024
Summary
Bladder leiomyoma, a rare benign tumor, can cause lower urinary tract symptoms. Surgical resection is the standard treatment, as demonstrated in a case of intramural bladder leiomyoma.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Oncology
Background:
- Bladder leiomyomas are uncommon benign neoplasms originating from smooth muscle tissue.
- They can occur in various locations within the bladder wall.
Observation:
- A 36-year-old female patient presented with a three-month history of lower abdominal pain and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS).
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed an intramural bladder leiomyoma.
Findings:
- The patient underwent partial cystectomy with bladder mass resection.
- This surgical approach is considered the gold standard for treating bladder leiomyoma.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of diagnostic imaging like MRI in identifying bladder leiomyomas.
- Effective surgical management ensures favorable outcomes for patients with this rare condition.
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