Dermoid Cyst in the Urinary Bladder: A Case Report
Author Information
Author(s): Okeke Linus I, Ogun Gabriel O, Etukakpan Blessing R, Iyama Anselmn, Adeoye Adewunmi O, Duduyemi Babatunde M
Primary Institution: University of Ibadan and University College Hospital
Hypothesis
Dermoid cysts can be a differential diagnosis for bladder calculus.
Conclusion
A dermoid cyst should be considered when a bladder stone appears to be stuck to the bladder wall and does not move during ultrasound or cystoscopy.
Supporting Evidence
- Dermoid cysts are rare in the urinary bladder and can be mistaken for bladder stones.
- The case involved a 34-year-old woman with a 9-year history of urinary symptoms.
- Histological examination confirmed the presence of skin and skin adnexial structures.
Takeaway
Sometimes, what looks like a bladder stone might actually be a rare type of growth called a dermoid cyst, which is not harmful.
Methodology
The case involved a 34-year-old woman with urinary symptoms, ultrasound, and cystoscopy leading to the discovery and excision of a dermoid cyst.
Limitations
Only one case is presented, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 34-year-old woman with a history of urinary symptoms.
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