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.

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Radiology Case Reports
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2025-06-21
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radcr.2025.05.064
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Endometriosis Research and Treatment
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Abstract

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.

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