LEIOMYOME DE LURETREUNE CAUSE RARE DE DYSURIE CHEZ LA FEMME : A PROPOS DUN CAS URETHRAL LEIOMYOMA A RARE CAUSE OF DYSURIA IN WOMEN: A CASE REPORT

Introduction: The leiomyoma of the urethra is rare. It is a benign mesenchymal tumor that affects the smooth muscle of the urethra. These tumors often occur in women of childbearing age the middle age of their appearance is about 41 years old. Case report: Here we report the case of a 37 years old white woman with progressive dysuria with nodule sensation in the vagina Conclusions: Leiomyoma is a benign tumor, common in the uterus but very rare in the urethra. His diagnosis is rarely mentioned. The para-clinical assessment specifies the characteristics, the reports of the tumor, and directs on its nature. Open or endoscopic surgical excision allows both the diagnosis and the treatment of symptoms.

Urethral Leiomyoma: A Benign Smooth Muscle Tumor in Female Urethra

Background: A benign smooth muscle fibroid was found in urethra. The tumor can be seen in females of reproductive age group with a peak incidence reported at 41 years. The rarity is supported by less than a hundred cases reported in literature. Case presentation: In this case report a 48 year old woman presented to us with incontinence and poor urinary stream and was found to have a urethral leiomyoma. The lesion was enucleated and dead space closed. Patients made a smooth postoperative recovery. Conclusion: Urethral leiomyoma is a rare benign tumor affecting females of reproductive years of life. The clinical diagnosis can be aided by endoscopic or radiological investigation. Surgical excision is the preferred treatment with a low Risk of recurrence.