Recurrent huge leiomyoma of the urethra in a female patient: A case report

Shen,Yue‑Hong; Yang,Kai

doi:10.3892/ol.2014.1991

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Recurrent huge leiomyoma of the urethra in a female patient: A case report

Authors:
- Yue‑Hong Shen
- Kai Yang
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Affiliations: Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, P.R. China
Pages: 1933-1935
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Published online on: March 21, 2014

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Abstract

Urethral leiomyoma is an extremely rare condition that arises from the smooth muscle of the urethra. To the best of our knowledge, there is only a single reported recurrence treated by a repeat excision in the literature to date. The present study reports an exceptionally rare case of a recurrent huge leiomyoma of the female urethra. The 47‑year‑old female was diagnosed with a huge mass located between the urethra and vagina during a gynecological examination. The patient had no symptoms and was successfully treated with transabdominal excision. Pathological examinations revealed a leiomyoma of the urethra. The patient was followed up for one year without any sign of recurrence.

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Recurrent huge leiomyoma of the urethra in a female patient: A case report

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