• Shuo Wu, Zhichao Min, Lingyan Wu, Mengsi Zhang, and Lejun Wu.
• Department of Urology, The First Peoples' Hospital of Hangzhou Linan District, Hangzhou, China.
• Medicine (Baltimore). 2024 May 17; 103 (20): e37893e37893.

RationaleLeiomyoma is a benign smooth muscle tumor which is rarely found in urethra. We hereby report a case of a 44-year-old female who presented with complaints of dysuria.Patient ConcernsA 44-year-old female patient presented to the urology outpatient clinic with symptoms of dysuria. The patient described the presence of a protrusion from the urethra during urination.DiagnosisUrethral leiomyoma.InterventionsPhysical examination confirmed a solid urethral mass. CT scan and USG reports indicated that the mass originated from the mid-urethra with vascularity at the base. We performed a complete resection of the urethral mass. The patient was discharged after 3 days of observation.OutcomeDuring a follow-up after 1 month, the patient reported improved urinary flow and no occurrence of hematuria. The patient recovered well after discharge.LessonUrethral leiomyoma is a rare benign tumor that is often misdiagnosed in clinical practice. Diagnosis requires careful clinical examination. Surgical removal usually works well. It is important to remember that in some cases of acute urinary retention, it can be caused by a complete obstruction of a mass in the urethra. Urologists should be more cautious and experienced in handling such cases.Copyright © 2024 the Author(s). Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

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