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[Inverted papilloma of the urinary bladder]

Alden Prcić1, Damir Aganović, Mirsad Babić

  • 1Uroloska klinika, KCU Sarajevo.

Medicinski Arhiv
|March 17, 2004
PubMed

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Inverted papilloma is a rare benign bladder tumor. Surgical removal resulted in no recurrence one year later, indicating successful treatment for this uncommon urothelial lesion.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Inverted papilloma is a rare benign urothelial neoplasm.
  • Historically, few cases have been documented, highlighting its rarity.

Observation:

  • A case of inverted papilloma was incidentally discovered during open adenomectomy.
  • The patient had prior ultrasound examination, which did not detect the lesion.

Findings:

  • The inverted papilloma presented with papillary fronds projecting into the bladder's stroma, covered by normal urothelium.
  • Surgical excision was performed for the benign tumor.

Implications:

  • This case contributes to the limited literature on inverted papilloma management.
  • Successful surgical treatment suggests a favorable prognosis for inverted papilloma without recurrence.

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