Leiomyoma of the Retzius space in a male patient: A case report and a diagnostic approach to Retzius space diseases

Abstract

Retzius space is a small anatomical compartment located directly posterior to the pubic symphysis and anterior to the urinary bladder. Diseases developing primarily in this space are rare; only 7 cases of leiomyomas of the Retzius space have been reported in the literature so far, all of them in female patients. We present a unique case of a leiomyoma of the Retzius space in a male patient. An imaging‐based diagnostic approach to Retzius space disease is proposed.

Pelvic leiomyoma associated with intermediate risk prostate cancer: A case report

“…In this scenario, a biopsy of the mass would be a reasonable course of action; however, it may be insufficient to differentiate between leiomyoma and leiomyosarcoma which is why surgical resection is the preferred treatment in all cases. 4 , 5 The prognosis of leiomyoma is excellent with very low recurrence rates. 3 …”