Paraurethral leiomyoma.
A case of a asymptomatic paraurethral leiomyoma in a young female patient is presented. Paraurethral leiomyoma is a benign hormone-dependent tumor of mesenchymal origin. Up today only 7 true paraurethral leiomyomas have been reported in the literature. The tumor can be asymptomatic, but can cause dysuria, urinary frequency, urinary retention and dispareunia. simple excision is usually the adequate treatment.
Schenone
Maurizio
M
Department of Urology, San Paolo Hospital, Savona, Italy.
Giberti
Claudio
C
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D014523:Urethral Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery