Leiomyoma of the genitourinary tract

I. E. Yusim, E. Z. Neulander, I. Eidelberg, L. J. Lismer, J. Kaneti

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    Abstract

    Objective: To review our experience and the literature with respect to leiomyomas of the genitourinary tract with special emphasis on the role of the clinical presentation and imaging studies in the differential diagnosis. Material and methods: During a period of 35 years in our department, five patients were treated with symptomatic leiomyomas, originating from the renal pelvis, bladder, urethra and epididymis. All the cases were diagnosed after exploration, excision and histological examination of the specimen. Following the presentation of the five cases of leiomyomas of the genitourinary tract, we reviewed the literature with special emphasis on the modern imaging techniques, differential diagnosis and treatment approach. Conclusion: Complete excision followed by histological examination is the most reliable means of distinguishing leiomyoma from other more common and usually malignant tumors of the genitourinary tract.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)295-299
    Number of pages5
    JournalScandinavian Journal of Urology and Nephrology
    Volume35
    Issue number4
    DOIs
    StatePublished - 9 Oct 2001

    Keywords

    • Benign urogenital neoplasms
    • Leiomyoma
    • Mesenchymal tumors

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Nephrology
    • Urology

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