Leiomyoma of Tunica Albuginea

Abstract

Leiomyoma of the tunica albuginea is an extremely rare benign tumor of the genitourinary tract. A thorough and proper examination and investigation are necessary for proper management and testis salvage surgery should be considered if feasible in such cases. We present a fifty-six-year-old male who had benign smooth muscle tumor (leiomyoma) arising from tunica albuginea which was successfully treated with testis sparing excision of the tumor. This is the first case of leiomyoma of tunica albuginea which has been reported in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Bahrain Med Bull 2014; 36(2):114-116 INTRODUCTION Leiomyomas are benign tumors which arise from smooth muscle cells and are often found as benign lesions arising in the uterus 1,2 . Leiomyomas are rarely found in the genitourinary tract outside the uterus; the renal capsule is the site of the majority of these tumors. Leiomyomas have been reported in the epididymis, spermatic cord, testis, tunica albuginea, bladder, prostate, scrotum and the glans penis 3-5 . Leiomyoma of the tunica albuginea is extremely rare. The aim of this report is to present a case of a leiomyoma of the tunica albuginea treated successfully with testis sparing excision of the tumor.