Bladder Endometriosis: A Rare Histopathological Entity Diagnosed by Transurethral Resection
Shabana Andleeb Ansari1, Mohd Mubashir Ali Khan2, Geeta Maurya1
1Department of Pathology, UPUMS, Saifai, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Journal of Mid-Life Health
|August 12, 2026
Summary
Bladder endometriosis, a rare condition, can mimic tumors and cause pelvic pain. Diagnosis requires thorough investigation, especially in atypical presentations of bladder pathology.
Area of Science:
- Gynecologic Pathology
- Urologic Oncology
Background:
- Bladder endometriosis is a rare manifestation of deep infiltrating endometriosis affecting the urinary tract.
- It often presents with vague urinary or pelvic symptoms, potentially mimicking bladder cancer.
- This condition requires careful consideration in differential diagnoses of bladder lesions.
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