Pseudomass of the bladder neck after prostatectomy: report of two cases.

Publication/Presentation Date

3-1-2003

Abstract

The authors reviewed ultrasonographic (US) images, cystoscopic findings, and biopsy results at the vesicourethral anastomosis in two patients suspected of having local recurrence after radical prostatectomy. A focal, masslike bulge was identified with US at the posterior aspect of the bladder neck, just above the anastomosis. This bulge mimicked the appearance of local recurrence of cancer; however, diagnostic studies, biopsy results, and clinical follow-up failed to demonstrate recurrent cancer. A review of the surgical technique led the authors to conclude that a pseudomass at the vesicourethral anastomosis may result from focal infolding of normal bladder mucosa.

Volume

226

Issue

3

First Page

833

Last Page

835

ISSN

0033-8419

Disciplines

Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

PubMedID

12601184

Department(s)

Administration and Leadership

Document Type

Article

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