Laparoscopic resection of a leiomyoma of the seminal vesicle

Abstract

We present a case of a leiomyoma of the seminal vesicle that occurred in a 52-year-old man who presented with symptoms of bladder outlet obstruction. Prostate-specific antigen was within normal limit. Computed tomography scan and magnetic resonance imaging revealed a mass in the patient's right seminal vesicle. Laparoscopic excision of the seminal vesicle tumor was performed successfully. The patient was discharged from the hospital on the fourth postoperative day.

Leiomyoma of the Seminal Vesicles: Laparoscopic Excision

“…Despite the benign nature of the disease process described, the patient's clinical obstructive condition determined the therapeutic approach. In the literature, we found only one case of laparoscopic resection of the mass [9]. In our experience, we believe that this technique allows for a better view of the surgical field, and furthermore it benefits the patient in terms of reduced hospital stay, reduced risk of surgical wound complications and decreased postoperative pain.…”

Leiomyomata of the genitourinary tract: A case series from the “rare urological neoplasm” registry

“…The kidney capsule is reported to be the most common location [1], followed by the bladder, urethra and epididymis [2][3][4]. Other isolated cases have been reported arising from the scrotum [9], penis [10], prostate [11] and seminal vesicle [12]. Several considerations can be made from this fairly representative series of genitourinary leiomyomata that, to the authors' knowledge, seems the most heterogeneous so far described, comprising neoplasms arising from kidney, bladder, urethra, testis, epididymis, spermatic cord, prostate and penis.…”

“…The mean age of the patients was 58.4 (range 32-80) years. Mean follow-up was 15.5 (2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)(11)(12)(13)(14)(15)(16)(17)(18)(19)(20) years.…”

Leiomyoma of the Seminal Vesicle: A Rare Case

“…Malignant transformation (leiomyosarcoma) within a leiomyoma is extremely rare. Diagnostic tools include ultrasonography, CT, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) studies, imaging guided transrectal needle biopsies 12 . On ultrasonografic evaluation they appear as heterogenous and predominantly hypoechoiec lesions.…”