contrast-enhanced ultrasound characteristics of bladder leiomyoma: a case report

Bladder leiomyoma is a rare benign neoplasm that may mimic a malignant lesion in medical images. we report a woman with bladder leiomyoma who was correctly diagnosed by contrast-enhanced ultrasound (ceus). the patient was referred to our hospital after a bladder neoplasm was detected during a health checkup. ceus showed fast wash-in and slow wash-out in the tumor, similar to a normal bladder wall. to conclude, bladder leiomyoma has its specific characteristics on ceus, and this modality may be a good option for diagnosis of bladder leiomyoma.