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[Inflammatory pseudo tumor of the bladder (in a 6-month-old girl)]

M Ramos, A O De Castro, F Sarabando

    Acta Medica Portuguesa
    |December 1, 1994
    PubMed

    Insights

    A rare bladder tumor in an infant was successfully removed. Histopathology confirmed it was an inflammatory pseudotumor, a non-cancerous growth, following a urinary tract infection.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Urology
    • Oncology
    • Pathology

    Background:

    • Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in infants.
    • Intravesical masses are rare in pediatric populations.
    • Inflammatory pseudotumors are benign neoplastic-like lesions.

    Observation:

    • A six-month-old female infant presented with symptoms suggestive of a UTI.
    • Imaging revealed an intravesical mass.
    • The mass was surgically resected.

    Findings:

    • Histopathological examination confirmed the mass as an inflammatory pseudotumor of the bladder.
    • The pseudotumor was found in the context of a preceding UTI.

    Implications:

    • This case highlights inflammatory pseudotumor as a rare differential diagnosis for intravesical masses in infants.
    • Early diagnosis and surgical management are crucial for favorable outcomes.
    • Understanding the link between UTI and pseudotumor formation may aid future research.

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