We present a unique case of bladder leiomyoma that was mistakenly diagnosed as a ureterocele. The delay in diagnosis meant ongoing significant voiding lower urinary tract symptoms, which could have been avoided. This was eventually successfully treated by transurethral resection. Leiomyoma is the most common benign bladder mass and should be considered in the differential diagnosis when a smooth mass with normal overlying mucosa is seen on cystoscopy or a homogeneous, low density bladder mass is seen on cross-sectional imaging. Despite the benign nature of the lesion, leiomyoma can convey significant morbidity to the patient. © BMJ Publishing Group Limited 2021. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.
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Peter Grice, Sophie O'Dowd, Richard Parkinson, Alvaro Bazo. Bladder leiomyoma masquerading as a ureterocele. BMJ case reports. 2021 Jun 15;14(6)
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