Laparoscopic excision of an inflammatory myofibroblastic tumour of the bladder disguised as deep infiltrating endometriosis

BMJ Case Rep. 2017 Jul 14:2017:bcr2017220189. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2017-220189.

Abstract

Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumour (IMT) of the bladder is a rare tumour of indeterminate malignant potential with myofibroblastic differentiation, with a generally benign but rarely aggressive behaviour. Vesical IMT is usually treated by transurethral resection or partial cystectomy. Herein we describe a case of a woman who underwent laparoscopic excision of an IMT of the bladder, initially diagnosed as deep infiltrating endometriosis.

Keywords: obstetrics, gynaecology and fertility; urinary and genital tract disorders.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Dysuria / etiology
  • Endometriosis / complications
  • Endometriosis / diagnosis
  • Female
  • Granuloma, Plasma Cell / complications
  • Granuloma, Plasma Cell / diagnosis*
  • Granuloma, Plasma Cell / diagnostic imaging
  • Granuloma, Plasma Cell / surgery
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / complications
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / surgery