Bladder Leiomyoma

J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2017 Mar;27(3):189-190.

Abstract

Leiomyoma of the bladder is a very rare disorder that accounts for 0.43% of all bladder neoplasms. Although the pathophysiology of the bladder leiomyoma is unknown, there are some theories in it. The patients can be asymptomatic; and clinical symptoms, when present, are associated with the tumor size and location. Imaging techniques such as ultrasonography, intravenous urography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging are helpful but definitive diagnosis is made by histopathological examination. Surgical resection of tumor with transurethral, open, laparoscopic and robotic approaches is the main treatment. We present a case of leiomyoma of the bladder in an adult male patient.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biopsy
  • Cystectomy / methods*
  • Cystoscopy
  • Humans
  • Leiomyoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Leiomyoma / pathology*
  • Leiomyoma / surgery*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / surgery*