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Leiomyoma of the female urethra

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Leiomyoma of the female urethra is an uncommon but benign condition. The authors report two additional cases of successfully operated neoplasms. The difficulties of the diagnosis, differential diagnosis, the surgical treatment and the complications are discussed.

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  1. Department of Urological Surgery, Municipal Péterfy Sándor Street Hospital, Budapest, Hungary

    G. Diószeghy, A. Kiss & J. Kondás

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Diószeghy, G., Kiss, A. & Kondás, J. Leiomyoma of the female urethra. International Urology and Nephrology 30, 603–607 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02550553

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