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- Title
Recurrent bladder leiomyoma: a case report.
- Authors
Yogeeta, Fnu; Malik, Zubda; Rauf, Sameer Abdul; Devi, Muskan; Tooba, Fnu; Jamalvi, Syed Abdan; Rashid, Marium; Erum, Humaira
- Abstract
Background: Bladder leiomyomas are rare benign growths in the bladder, comprising less than 0.5% of bladder tumors with only 250 cases reported globally. They are more common in women. This case involves a 70-year-old woman with recurrent leiomyoma, presenting with lower urinary tract symptoms and painless hematuria. A recurrent bladder leiomyoma is rarely reported, making its presence exceptionally rare. Case presentation: A 70-year-old Pakistani woman with hypertension and diabetes presented with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and painless hematuria. She had a history of similar symptoms in 2010, leading to a diagnosis of bladder leiomyoma via cystoscopy and biopsy. Imaging studies revealed a substantial 3.7 × 4 × 4.0 cm isodense mass with calcifications at the bladder base, along with bladder wall thickening and diverticula. Pathological examination during Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumor (TURBT) confirmed the presence of bladder tissue with smooth muscle, ruling out malignancy. Immunohistochemical studies supported the diagnosis. A successful TURBT was performed, and the patient recovered well. Discussion: Recurrent bladder leiomyoma is a rarely-discussed topic in medical literature. This article primarily aims to review existing studies and present a detailed case study, shedding light on this rare phenomenon.
- Subjects
TRANSURETHRAL resection of bladder; SMOOTH muscle tumors; BLADDER; UTERINE fibroids; PAKISTANIS; URINARY organs
- Publication
Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2024, Vol 18, Issue 1, p1
- ISSN
1752-1947
- Publication type
Case Study
- DOI
10.1186/s13256-024-04372-y