Urethral Leiomyoma: A Benign Smooth Muscle Tumor in Female Urethra

Authors

  • Nazli Hameed Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Shalamar Medical & Dental College, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Binyamin Butt Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Shalamar Medical & Dental College, Lahore, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53685/jshmdc.v1i2.71

Keywords:

Leiomyoma, Urethra

Abstract

Background: A benign smooth muscle fibroid was found in urethra. The tumor can be seen in females of reproductive age group with a peak incidence reported at 41 years. The rarity is supported by less than a hundred cases reported in literature.

Case presentation: In this case report a 48 year old woman presented to us with incontinence and poor urinary stream and was found to have a urethral leiomyoma. The lesion was enucleated and dead space closed. Patients made a smooth postoperative recovery.

Conclusion: Urethral leiomyoma is a rare benign tumor affecting females of reproductive years of life. The clinical diagnosis can be aided by endoscopic or radiological investigation. Surgical excision is the preferred treatment with a low Risk of recurrence.

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Published

12/01/2019

How to Cite

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Hameed N, Butt B. Urethral Leiomyoma: A Benign Smooth Muscle Tumor in Female Urethra. J Shalamar Med Dent Coll [Internet]. 2019 Dec. 1 [cited 2024 Mar. 29];1(2):38-40. Available from: https://journal.smdc.edu.pk/index.php/journal/article/view/71