Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor of the bladder in a 3-year-old boy

Urology. 2012 Jan;79(1):215-8. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2011.04.052. Epub 2011 Jul 8.

Abstract

Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) is a rare neoplasm with unknown malignant potential that has been described in most organ systems. We present the case of a 3-year-old boy who was referred with lower urinary tract symptoms and macroscopic hematuria. An IMT was suspected after clinical, radiological, and surgical work-up, and the diagnosis was confirmed after a partial cystectomy was performed. A bladder-preserving approach is the treatment of choice, but close clinical follow-up is recommended because of the unknown biological behavior of these tumors.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Cystectomy / methods*
  • Endoscopy / methods
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Granuloma, Plasma Cell / complications
  • Granuloma, Plasma Cell / diagnosis*
  • Granuloma, Plasma Cell / surgery*
  • Hematuria / diagnosis
  • Hematuria / etiology
  • Humans
  • Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms / diagnosis
  • Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms / etiology
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
  • Male
  • Rare Diseases
  • Risk Assessment
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / complications
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / surgery*