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Leiomyoma of the Female Urethra—A Rare Tumor: Case Report and Review of the Literature

Authors :
Pahwa, Mrinal
Saifee, Yusuf
R. Pahwa, Archna
Gupta, Manu
Source :
Case Reports in Urology; 2012, Vol. 2012 Issue: 1
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

Leiomyoma is a benign smooth muscle tumor which is rarely found in urethra. Only a handful of cases have been reported in the literature. We hereby report a case of urethral leiomyoma in a twenty-seven-year-old female who presented with intermittent hematuria. Mass was completely excised with a rim of normal tissue. Patient remained asymptomatic with no evidence of recurrence in followup.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2090696X and 20906978
Volume :
2012
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Case Reports in Urology
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs28837584
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1155/2012/280816