Leiomyoma of the female urethra: A case report and review of the literature

Abstract

Urethral leiomyoma is a rare mesenchymal benign tumor of smooth muscle origin that is frequently seen in females. Only one hundred women and seven male cases have been reported in the literature. Urinary tract infection, palpable mass, dysuria, hematuria and acute urinary retention are the most commonly reported symptoms. Surgical removal is the first choice of treatment for these tumors In this report we presented a case of 34 year-old, postpartum woman with an urethral leiomyoma that caused lower urinary system symptoms.