Fibroepithelial polyp of the ureter, a mesodermal benign tumor, is extremely rare. Four cases of our own prompted us to review the world literature on this subject (108 documented cases since 1950). The mode of presentation, etiology, clinical features, and treatment modalities of this lesion are discussed.
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Int J Surg Case Rep
January 2025
Dilla University, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dilla, Ethiopia.
Introduction And Importance: Fibroepithelial polyps are benign growths that can occur in various anatomical locations, including the vulva. They typically present as asymptomatic skin tags that progressively increase in size.
Case Presentation: We report the case of a 30-year-old woman, para 3, who presented with a giant fibroepithelial polyp originating from the right labium majora.
Nihon Hinyokika Gakkai Zasshi
January 2025
Department of Urology, Keio University School of Medicine.
A 14-year-old boy developed hydronephrosis and worsening renal function due to fibroepithelial polyps of the bladder and left ureter at the age of 12 years. The endoscopic treatment of ureteral polyps was attempted by his previous doctor; however urethral stricture and ureteral stricture developed and was untreatable. Therefore, he was referred to our hospital for further reconstructive treatment.
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December 2024
Department of Urology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China.
Background: Fibroepithelial polyp (FEP) in the renal pelvis is a rare benign tumor of the urinary tract. Treatment of such diseases varies from local resection to radical nephroureterectomy, either by open or endoscopic surgery. This study aims to show our successful experience in percutaneous endoscopic resection of FEP.
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December 2024
Department of Diagnostic Ultrasound, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Fibroepithelial polyps are rare benign tumors originating from the mesoderm and are more commonly found in the renal pelvis and distal ureter and less frequently in the proximal ureter or bladder. This case report presents a fibroepithelial polyp occurring in the bladder of the fetus, showcasing its two-dimensional ultrasound, three-dimensional ultrasound, color Doppler, and spectral Doppler ultrasound findings, providing a reference for the accurate diagnosis of this condition.
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November 2024
Department of Rheumatology, Gansu Provincial People's Hospital, Lanzhou, 730000, China. Electronic address:
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