J Korean Continence Soc.  2009 Jun;13(1):80-82.

A Case of Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor of the Urethra with Overactive Bladder

• Song PH
• Lim HS
• Kim MJ
• Jung HC

Abstract

Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) of the urethra is a tumor composed of myofibroblasts and a mixed inflammatory infiltrate that rarely undergoes malignant transformation. The etiology and the biologic behaviors of IMTs are still unknown. Extensive pathologic examination is important to prevent misdiagnosis and the need for long-term follow up is emphasized. Recently, we experienced a case of a inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor of the urethra in a young female. To our knowledge, this is the first documentation of such an entity in published reports. So we present our experience with a review of literature.

Keyword

Urethra; Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor

MeSH Terms

Diagnostic Errors
Female
Humans
Myofibroblasts*
Urethra*
Urinary Bladder, Overactive*