title: Intramural leiomyomas of the bladder in asymptomatic men.
abstract: Bladder leiomyomas are rare benign mesenchymal tumors, which account for less than 0.43% of all bladder tumors with approximately 200 cases described in the literature. These tumors may be classified into 3 different locations: endovesical, intramural and extravesical. Endovesical is the most common form, accounting for 63-86% of the cases, while intramural occurs in 3-7% and extravesical in 11-30%. The intramural form, especially small tumors, may not produce symptoms hardening detection. We report two cases of intramural bladder leiomyomas in asymptomatic men observed incidentally by transabdominal ultrasonography during the follow-up of benign prostatic hyperplasia. We discuss the diagnosis and management of these lesions.
authors.affiliation: Women's Beneficent Society, Syrian and Libyan Hospital, São Paulo, SP, Brazil. robertoiglesias@terra.com.br
authors.forename: Roberto I
authors.initials: RI
authors.lastname: Lopes
authors.forename: Roberto N
authors.initials: RN
authors.lastname: Lopes
authors.forename: Miguel
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Srougi