Transurethral En bloc excision of pediatric bladder tumor using holmium laser

A 12-year-old male child, during evaluation of chronic constipation, was incidentally diagnosed to have a fronded bladder growth. Transurethral en bloc excision of the tumor was achieved using holmium laser. Histopathology confirmed it to be an inflammatory pseudotumor. This case is reported for its...

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Published inJournal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons Vol. 24; no. 3; pp. 203 - 205
Main Authors Maheshwari, Pankaj, Pore, Anant, Patil, Saurabh, Okwi, Nick
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published India Wolters Kluwer India Pvt. Ltd 01.07.2019
Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd
Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd
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Subjects
Abdomen
Bladder
Bladder cancer
Bladder tumor
Case Report
Children & youth
Constipation
en bloc excision
Histochemistry
Histopathology
holmium laser
Lasers
Pain
Pediatrics
Prostate
Rare earth metal compounds
technique
Tumor removal
Tumors
Urine
Urogenital system
technique
holmium laser
en bloc excision
Bladder tumor
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Summary:A 12-year-old male child, during evaluation of chronic constipation, was incidentally diagnosed to have a fronded bladder growth. Transurethral en bloc excision of the tumor was achieved using holmium laser. Histopathology confirmed it to be an inflammatory pseudotumor. This case is reported for its unusual presentation and management by holmium laser.
ISSN:0971-9261
1998-3891
DOI:10.4103/jiaps.jiaps_244_17