Association between cystitis glandularis and bladder neck leiomyoma: A case report and literature review

Abstract

This article reported the diagnosis and treatment of cystitis glandularis (CG) co-occurring with bladder neck leiomyomas. We retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of a single case of CG with bladder neck leiomyoma. A 31-year-old Chinese woman was given a diagnosis of CG and bladder neck leiomyoma. The mass and surrounding bladder mucosal lesions were entirely excised via transurethral resection, leaving a clean margin of healthy tissue. Histopathological analyses confirmed the diagnosis of CG and bladder neck leiomyoma. The patient remained asymptomatic throughout the follow-up period, with no indication of recurrence. Cystitis glandularis co-occurring with bladder neck leiomyoma requires careful examination, and surgery remains the best treatment option for these diseases.

Keywords

Cystitis glandularis / Bladder neck leiomyoma / Diagnosis / Treatment

Acknowledgments

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Statement of ethics

In accordance with our institutional regulations, a single-case report that excludes any identifying patient information does not require formal ethical approval or consent from the patient. All procedures involving human participants were conducted in strict adherence to the ethical standards set forth by the institutional and national research committee, as well as the 1964 Helsinki Declaration and its subsequent amendments or comparable ethical norms.

Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

Author contributions

CZ: Conceived the study and drafted and edited the manuscript;

LF: Collected data and drafted and edited the manuscript;

KL, LH: Made substantial contributions to the editing of the manuscript;

LC: Provided invaluable pathological support;

YY: Conceived the study and approved the final version.

Funding source

None.

Data availability

The datasets generated during and/or analyzed during the current study are available from the corresponding author on reasonable request.

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