Leiomyoma of the male urethra: case report and review of the literature.
OBJECTIVE
Case report of a 5 cm. male urethral leiomyoma (UL).


METHODS
UL is extremely rare entity, with only seven cases in the literature. Its etiology is still unknown. Leiomyoma may be present in several locations inside the urinary tract. When located in the urethra it usually produces obstructive symptoms, but also may have asymptomatic behavior. Definitive diagnosis requires histological confirmation. Intraurethral neoplasms must be included in the differential diagnosis.


RESULTS
Patient is free of lower urinary tract symptoms after complete excision of his urethral leiomyoma.


CONCLUSIONS
Indication and surgical approach depend on tumor and size location. Prognostic is excellent after surgical removal.
Garrido Abad
Pablo
P
Departamento de Urología y Departamento de Anatomía Patológica, Hospital Nuestra Señora de América, Madrid, Spain. pgabad@hotmail.com
Fernández Arjona
Manuel
M
Herranz Fernández
Luis Miguel
LM
Muñoz-Delgado Salmerón
Jerónimo
J
Capote
Luis Felipe
LF
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D014523:Urethral Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery