An extremely rare case of dermoid cyst of urinary bladder

Abstract

We report an extremely rare case of a dermoid cyst of the urinary bladder in a 30-year-old female who presented with pain in the left flank and dysuria since 9 months. On imaging (ultrasound and computed tomography), a relatively well-defined mass lesion with areas of fat and calcification was seen arising from the bladder wall. Cystoscopy showed presence of hair on the surface of the lesion. Histopathological findings were consistent with dermoid cyst in the urinary bladder.

Keywords

Carcinomatous - cystoscopy - cystic teratoma - dermoid cyst - fat - urinary bladder

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