Aim: Vaginal paraurethral leiomyomas are uncommon benign tumors of the female genitourinary tract. We report a case of anterior vaginal paraurethral leiomyoma. Furthermore, we performed a systematic review of the literature to provide information that can help the physicians in the diagnosis and management of women with this rare pathology. Methods: A case of anterior vaginal paraurethral leiomyoma in 53-year-old, primiparous, caucasian woman with history of pelvic pressure, vaginal bulging and overactive bladder symptoms, was described. Furthermore, a systematic review according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) Statement was performed between January 1, 2000 to Dec 30, 2019. Only articles that reported cases of vaginal or paraurethral leiomyoma (b) case series and case reports with literature review were included. Results: we screened a total 2281 records; 70 articles published from 2000 to 2019 were included. Conclusion: Vaginal paraurethral leiomyoma is a rare benign tumor of the vagina with a wide spectrum of symptoms and good prognosis. The recurrence and transformation into malignant condition are rare. Histopathological examination is the gold standard for diagnosis, but MRI and US can be help to define the size and localization of the tumor. Management requires surgical vaginal excision in the majority of cases; however, abdominal approach could be considered when it is large and located high in the vagina.

What is this vaginal bulge? An atypical case of vaginal paraurethral leiomyoma. A case report and literature systematic review

Serati M.
2021-01-01

Abstract

Aim: Vaginal paraurethral leiomyomas are uncommon benign tumors of the female genitourinary tract. We report a case of anterior vaginal paraurethral leiomyoma. Furthermore, we performed a systematic review of the literature to provide information that can help the physicians in the diagnosis and management of women with this rare pathology. Methods: A case of anterior vaginal paraurethral leiomyoma in 53-year-old, primiparous, caucasian woman with history of pelvic pressure, vaginal bulging and overactive bladder symptoms, was described. Furthermore, a systematic review according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) Statement was performed between January 1, 2000 to Dec 30, 2019. Only articles that reported cases of vaginal or paraurethral leiomyoma (b) case series and case reports with literature review were included. Results: we screened a total 2281 records; 70 articles published from 2000 to 2019 were included. Conclusion: Vaginal paraurethral leiomyoma is a rare benign tumor of the vagina with a wide spectrum of symptoms and good prognosis. The recurrence and transformation into malignant condition are rare. Histopathological examination is the gold standard for diagnosis, but MRI and US can be help to define the size and localization of the tumor. Management requires surgical vaginal excision in the majority of cases; however, abdominal approach could be considered when it is large and located high in the vagina.
2021
2020
Benign tumor; Fibroid; Leiomyoma; Paraurethral; Vagina
Braga, A.; Soave, I.; Caccia, G.; Regusci, L.; Ruggeri, G.; Pitaku, I.; Bassi, V.; Papadia, A.; Serati, M.
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