Bilateral synchronous leiomyomas of the testicular tunica albuginea. A case report and review of the literature

Genitourinary leiomyomas are uncommon but may arise from any structure or organ containing smooth muscle. The kidney capsule is the most common location for genitourinary leiomyomas. We report a case of bilateral synchronous leiomyomas of the testicular tunica albuginea.

Bilateral leiomyoma of the tunica albuginea. Case report

A 64-year-old man presented with difficulty in passing urine. He was found to have two benign tumours, one in the lower pole of each testis, and a carcinoma of the prostate (all confirmed histologically). He was given no treatment initially but when his prostatic cancer showed signs of progression he underwent bilateral orchidectomy. Benign scrotal tumours are relatively rare, and this might be the first case of bilateral leiomyoma in the tunica albuginea.

Leiomyoma of tunica albuginea of testis

Leiomyoma is an uncommon lesion which may originate anywhere within the genitourinary system where smooth muscle is present. The third case of leiomyoma of the testicular tunica albuginea is reported, and other reports of genitourinary leiomyomas are reviewed.