Recurrent hematuria: A rare presentation of leiomyosarcoma of the prostate.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction and importance

Prostatic leiomyosarcoma is a rare aggressive tumor. The presentation came with non-specific signs and symptoms likewise other forms of prostatic pathology like benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Case presentation

A 64 years old man presented to the emergency with a recurrent macroscopic hematuria, he was a heavy smoker and has reported lower urinary tract symptoms. On the physical examination, the patient was hemodynamically stable and afebrile. However, the digital rectal exam revealed an enlarged homogeneous prostate without any palpable nodule. Pelvic transabdominal ultrasound showed an enlarged prostate and a thickening of the bladder's left lateral wall. The CT-scan showed a large and heterogeneous mass arising from the left bladder wall measurin

SUBMITTER: Loghmari A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9142668 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature