Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor of the urinary bladder: A rare diagnostic challenge

We present a case of a 44-year-old male with gross hematuria and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). Ultrasonography revealed a 3 cm lesion, initially non-indicative of bladder cancer. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) identified a 26 mm posterior bladder wall mass, suggesting muscle invasive bladder cancer (MIBC). Transurethral resection of the bladder tumor (TURBT) was performed. Histopathology and immunohistochemistry confirmed an inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT). No neuro- or angioinvasion was present. Follow-up clinical evaluation revealed no evidence of recurrence, and the patient remained asymptomatic with complete resolution of urinary symptoms.

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Editor-in-Chief s Voice List of Authors is an Important Element in a Scientific Publication
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2025-12-01
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https://doi.org/10.5173/ceju.2025.0195
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IgG4-Related and Inflammatory Diseases
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Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor of the urinary bladder: A rare diagnostic challenge

Editor-in-Chief s Voice List of Authors is an Important Element in a Scientific Publication
IgG4-Related and Inflammatory Diseases
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Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor of the urinary bladder: A rare diagnostic challenge

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Abstract

We present a case of a 44-year-old male with gross hematuria and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). Ultrasonography revealed a 3 cm lesion, initially non-indicative of bladder cancer. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) identified a 26 mm posterior bladder wall mass, suggesting muscle invasive bladder cancer (MIBC). Transurethral resection of the bladder tumor (TURBT) was performed. Histopathology and immunohistochemistry confirmed an inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT). No neuro- or angioinvasion was present. Follow-up clinical evaluation revealed no evidence of recurrence, and the patient remained asymptomatic with complete resolution of urinary symptoms.

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