Leiomyoma of the deferens: a curious and extremely rare disease

Urologia. 2017 Aug 1;84(3):206-207. doi: 10.5301/uj.5000252. Epub 2017 Jun 26.

Abstract

Introduction: Leiomyomas are rare benign tumors that can occur in the male urinary tract. We present a unique case of leiomyoma of the vas deferens.

Case description: We present the clinical case of a 69-year-old patient with a suspected bulk close to the right epididymis, which turned out to be a leiomyoma of the vas deferens. To our knowledge, it is the fourth case in literature.

Conclusions: A proper identification and the knowledge of this pathology, even if it is a very unusual event, is necessary to avoid a surgical over treatment and preserve the testicle, by removing only the tumor.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Genital Neoplasms, Male* / pathology
  • Genital Neoplasms, Male* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Leiomyoma* / pathology
  • Leiomyoma* / surgery
  • Male
  • Rare Diseases* / pathology
  • Rare Diseases* / surgery
  • Vas Deferens*