Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Oct 16, 2022; 10(29): 10728-10734
Published online Oct 16, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i29.10728
Recurrent atypical leiomyoma in bladder trigone, confused with uterine fibroids: A case report
Jeonghwa Song, Heekyoung Song, Yong-Wook Kim
Jeonghwa Song, Heekyoung Song, Yong-Wook Kim, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Incheon St. Mary’s Hospital, Incheon 21431, South Korea
Author contributions: Song J and Song H contributed equally to this work as first authors; Song J and Song H reviewed all medical records, examined relevant literature, summarized the case findings, and contributed to manuscript drafting; Kim YW reviewed the literature and interpreted the imaging findings, and were responsible for the revision of the manuscript for important intellectual content in the manuscript; all authors issued final approval for the version to be submitted.
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Corresponding author: Yong-Wook Kim, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Incheon St. Mary's Hospital, 56 Dongsu-ro, Bupyeong-gu, Incheon 21431, South Korea. ywk@catholic.ac.kr
Received: May 31, 2022
Peer-review started: May 31, 2022
First decision: August 4, 2022
Revised: August 18, 2022
Accepted: September 7, 2022
Article in press: September 7, 2022
Published online: October 16, 2022
Core Tip

Core Tip: Diagnosis of a tumor originating from the bladder trigone is challenging because it may mimic a mass from the uterine cervix. Magnetic resonance imaging is considered superior to computed tomography or ultrasonography for assessing bladder leiomyoma. Leiomyoma in bladder trigone requires caution during surgery because it can cause damage to the adjacent ureter. Surgical removal is mandatory for histopathological confirmation since it can be atypical fibroids or sarcomas. Regular follow-up is essential to detect recurrence.