Pilimiction, A Rare Manifestation of Ovarian Teratoma: A Case Report

Abstract Introduction: Adnexal teratoma involving the urinary bladder is a very rare condition. Presentation is variable ranging from irritative LUTS (lower urinary tract symptoms) to pilimiction or trichiuria (passage of hair in the urine).Case presentation: We report a case of 42-year-old woman who presented with pilimiction and lower abdominal pain. Contrast enhanced computed tomography scan (CECT) and Cystoscopy were used for the diagnosis. Tumor markers were negative. Right side salpingo-oophorectomy and partial bladder wall excision were performed. Histopathology of the specimen showed features consistent with mature teratoma. The Patient reported improvement of symptoms in the subsequent follow up visits.Conclusion: Pilimiction is a pathognomonic sign of bladder teratomas. Therefore, it is wise to think of this pathology in patients who report passage of hair through the urine (trichiuria or pilimiction), as in our case. Cystoscopy and cross-sectional imaging aided in the initial diagnosis. However, definitive diagnosis was provided by histopathology.