MR Evaluation of an Unusual Intruder of the Bladder: A Bladder Fibroid Case Report

Title:MR Evaluation of an Unusual Intruder of the Bladder: A Bladder Fibroid Case Report

Volume: 20

Author(s): Zong Yi Chin*, Yee Liang Thian and Yi Ting Lim

Affiliation:

• Department of Diagnostic Imaging, National University Hospital, Singapore

Abstract:

Introduction: Mesenchymal tumours of the bladder are benign but rare occurrences and represent approximately 1% of all bladder tumours. Case Report:

We report a case of a large bladder leiomyoma in an asymptomatic patient. A large pelvic mass was discovered incidentally on the bedside ultrasound scan during a review at the gynecology clinic. Intra-operatively, no mass was seen in the pelvis, and cystoscopy demonstrated an intravesical mass. It was further evaluated with cystoscopy. MR imaging demonstrated typical features of a bladder leiomyoma. Subsequently, the patient underwent partial cystectomy, and the mass was removed, which was histologically proven leiomyoma.

Conclusion: Awareness of this rare clinical entity and identification of its typical radiological features on MR imaging can aid with accurate diagnosis and preclude unnecessary radical surgery.

Cite this article as:

Chin Zong Yi*, Thian Yee Liang and Lim Yi Ting, MR Evaluation of an Unusual Intruder of the Bladder: A Bladder Fibroid Case Report, Current Medical Imaging 2024; 20 : e15734056281515 . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/0115734056281515240109080108

DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/0115734056281515240109080108	Print ISSN 1573-4056
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher	Online ISSN 1875-6603