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Leiomyoma of the bladder: a case report
C Deliveliotis1, S Giannakopoulos, S Zougri
1Department of Urology, University of Athens, School of Medicine, Greece.
International Urology and Nephrology
|June 2, 1998
Summary
A rare urinary bladder leiomyoma was diagnosed in a young man presenting with urinary symptoms. Surgical enucleation was successful, indicating an excellent prognosis for this benign tumor.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Leiomyomas are rare benign mesenchymal tumors that can occur in the urinary bladder.
- Bladder tumors in young adults are uncommon, necessitating careful diagnosis.
Observation:
- A 20-year-old male presented with severe urinary frequency, perineal burning, and microscopic hematuria.
- Initial transurethral biopsy confirmed the presence of a bladder tumor.
Findings:
- The bladder tumor was diagnosed as a leiomyoma.
- Surgical enucleation of the leiomyoma was performed successfully.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering leiomyoma in the differential diagnosis of bladder tumors in young men.
- The excellent prognosis associated with bladder leiomyomas underscores the effectiveness of surgical management.