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Pelvic ureteral angiomyoma mimicking urothelial carcinoma: A case report

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Angiomyoma is a rare benign tumor that can occur in any organ with smooth muscles. No one has already described an angiomyoma of the ureter. CASE PRESENTATION: We report the case of a 44 year old woman who presented with intermittent hematuria and left flank pain. The diagnosis of left ureteral tumor was evoked by the scannographic aspect. She underwent a radical nephro-ureterectomy. Final histological examination concluded to ureteral angiomyoma. DISCUSSION: Angiomyoma is rare benign smooth muscle tumor with a vascular component. Symptomatology depends on the organ that angiomyoma is developed from, and is usually mimicking malignant tumors. CONCLUSION: Symptomatology, radiologic findings are mimicking urothelial carcinomas, however the pathology corrected the diagnostic error.

Research topics

  • Urinary and Genital Oncology Studies
  • Ureteral procedures and complications
  • Urologic and reproductive health conditions

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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2023.108360

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