Leiomyoma of bladder: Report of case and review of literature

Bladder leiomyoma mimicking cervical or vaginal myoma

“…Approximately 200 cases have been described in the literature. Although bladder leiomyoma was believed to occur in all age groups and affect both sexes equally, recent literature suggested a predominance of women in the third through sixth decades of age [3].Our patient was young compared to the above observation. The site and dimensions of the tumor determine the symptoms, surgical approach, and prognosis.…”

Open Surgery Following Endourological Treatment in Leiomyoma of the Bladder: Case Report

“…8 Bladder leiomyoma is three times more common in females, and is especially observed in premenopausal period, during the 3 rd and 5 th decades. 9 Similar to growth of uterine myomas, hormones may be effective in the growth of these tumors as well. Bladder leiomyomas are rarely seen before the age of 20.…”

Bladder Leiomyoma - An Unusual Cause of Acute Urinary Retention

“…6 Endovesical leiomyoma is the most common location, in 63-86% of cases. Intramural leiomyomas present in 3-7% and extravesical location in 11-30%, with female preponderance (70%) affecting patients in their third to sixth decades [3][4][5][6][7]. The most common symptoms at are obstructive (49%), followed by irritative (38%) and hematuria (11%).…”

“…Leiomyomas of the urinary bladder share common histopathological features with leiomyomas of the uterus, characterized by grey-white round nodules with a spiral appearance of smooth muscle fibres gathered in small fascicles and separated by varying amounts of fibrous connective tissue, and fewer than two mitotic figures per high-power field [3,5,8]. The endovesical subtype is more common because it bulges into the bladder, resulting in more symptoms and causing the patient to seek medical attention.…”

“…Patients with bladder leiomyomas can be asymptomatic, but the majority present with obstructive symptoms (49%), irritative symptoms (38%) and hematuria (11%) [3,4]. The importance of recognizing their characteristic features, leading to their correct treatment, is fundamental.…”