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Bladder leiomyoma masquerading as a ureterocele

Authors :
Alvaro Bazo
Peter Grice
Sophie O'Dowd
Richard Parkinson
Source :
BMJ Case Rep
Publication Year :
2021
Publisher :
BMJ Publishing Group, 2021.

Abstract

We present a unique case of bladder leiomyoma that was mistakenly diagnosed as a ureterocele. The delay in diagnosis meant ongoing significant voiding lower urinary tract symptoms, which could have been avoided. This was eventually successfully treated by transurethral resection. Leiomyoma is the most common benign bladder mass and should be considered in the differential diagnosis when a smooth mass with normal overlying mucosa is seen on cystoscopy or a homogeneous, low density bladder mass is seen on cross-sectional imaging. Despite the benign nature of the lesion, leiomyoma can convey significant morbidity to the patient.

Details

Language :
English
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
BMJ Case Rep
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....26ebf0bbd3d7d22b41e229106ad7c0fc