Cystoscopic Evaluation of Bladder Leiomyoma

Urology. 2017 Aug:106:e1-e2. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2017.01.028. Epub 2017 Feb 1.

Abstract

We report the case of a 40-year-old woman with a history of uterine polyps and 3 months' worth of gross hematuria who was found to have a bladder mass on cystoscopy. Although this mass appeared benign visually, it demonstrated enhancement on axial imaging, with increased internal vascularity on Doppler ultrasound. A transurethral resection demonstrated bladder leiomyoma. This case increases the urologist's recognition of a well-described but previously underrepresented condition by showcasing its visual appearance on cystoscopy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cystoscopy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Leiomyoma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Leiomyoma / surgery
  • Ultrasonography, Doppler
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / surgery