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.
Publication Details
- Journal
- Editor-in-Chief s Voice List of Authors is an Important Element in a Scientific Publication
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5173/ceju.2025.0195
- Primary Topic
- IgG4-Related and Inflammatory Diseases
- Type
- article
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- 0.00