Leiomyoma of the female urethra with upper tract dilation and treatment with transurethral resection: a case report and literature review

Tech Urol. 2000 Sep;6(3):223-5.

Abstract

Leiomyoma of the female urethra is a rare condition. It is a benign mesenchymal tumor that commonly presents with recurrent urinary tract infections and various lower urinary tract symptoms. We report a case of urethral leiomyoma and review the literature. A 44-year-old woman presented with severe irritative voiding symptoms without urinary tract infection and bilateral upper urinary tract dilation. Ultrasound and cystoscopy revealed a smooth mass arising from the urethra and projecting into the bladder. Transurethral resection of the mass was performed and 32 g of tissue was removed. There were no complications and the symptoms resolved completely, indicating this to be a safe approach. Histopathology showed the tumor to be leiomyoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Cystoscopy
  • Dilatation, Pathologic / diagnostic imaging
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Leiomyoma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Leiomyoma / pathology
  • Leiomyoma / surgery*
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Ultrasonography
  • Urethral Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Urethral Neoplasms / pathology
  • Urethral Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Urologic Surgical Procedures / methods*