Partial Cystectomy Management of Bladder Leiomyoma in a Patient With Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections: A Case Study

Cureus. 2024 Mar 18;16(3):e56419. doi: 10.7759/cureus.56419. eCollection 2024 Mar.

Abstract

Bladder leiomyomas are uncommon benign soft tissue neoplasms of the bladder, frequently observed in women. Diagnosis often happens incidentally during ultrasonography, with symptoms varying based on tumour size and location. Here, we present a case of a 57-year-old woman with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus, successfully treated for bladder leiomyoma through transurethral resection and laparoscopic partial cystectomy. This case highlights the significance of early detection and timely intervention in optimizing patient outcomes for bladder leiomyoma.

Keywords: benign tumor; bladder leiomyoma; case report; diagnostic approach; female patient; minimally invasive surgery; partial cystectomy; prognosis; surgical treatment; urologic neoplasm.

Publication types

  • Case Reports