Leiomyoma of the urinary tract

Leiomyomas of the urinary tract are benign and uncommon forms of tumor. In the present study, two cases have been described of leiomyomas situated in the bladder. Following this description, the pathological characteristics a nd the diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of these lesions have been examin ed. The clinical symptomatology depends on the tumor site, and this type of lesion is more frequently found in women. Treatment mainly consists of end oscopic resection, but may involve cystectomy. The prognosis for patients w ith this type of tumor is invariably favorable. (C) 2001 Editions scientifi ques et medicales Elsevier SAS.