Bladder endometriosis mimicking bladder neoplasm: A case report
Endometriosis has traditionally been considered a gynecological condition. However, it is increasingly recognized as a multiorgan and systemic inflammatory disease that requires interdisciplinary care, spearheaded by a gynecologist with specialized training in clinical and surgical management. Bladder endometriosis is an extremely uncommon but dangerous type of infiltrating endometriosis, for which only pathological examination can establish a diagnosis. This case report describes a rare presentation of endometriosis mimicking a bladder neoplasm in a 44-year-old woman, emphasizing the importance of a thorough evaluation.
Authors
- Balal Abdulnabi Abu Naja
- Omar Tamimi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0134-9469)
- Hasan N Al-Haidari
- Dema F Abu Joudeh
- Abdullah Suleiman AlShawabkeh
- Ahmad S Kreishan
- Philip A. Lewalski
Institutions
- King Hussein Medical Center (JO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Radiology Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-06-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radcr.2025.05.064
- Primary Topic
- Endometriosis Research and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00