Malaysia/epidemiology ; Neoplasms/*epidemiology ; Neoplasms/therapy

Intravascular papillary endothelial hyperplasia (IPEH) or Masson’s tumour is a benign vascular proliferation that mimics other malignant vascular tumour. To date, this is the fourth case of Masson’s tumour at urethra being reported in the literature. A 65-year-old female Para 2, presented with post-menopausal bleeding. Examination revealed a 4x3x3 cm growth surrounding the urethral meatus. She underwent examination under anaesthesia and excision of the periurethral mass. Histopathological examination confirmed Masson’s tumour. Diagnosis and management of this uncommon tumour at a rare location was discuss. angiosarcoma; endothelial hyperplasia; Masson’s tumour; urethral neoplasm; vascular neoplasm

Although the sample and followup is somewhat modest, the results indicate that the mean maturation period was shorter (5.7 vs 16.8 wks) and, although statistically non significant, the proportion of fistula maturing was larger (76.9% vs 69.0%) and functional patency was longer (67.9% vs 49.8%) for the hydrostatic dilatation group illustrating that the strategy is helpful. This may indicate that hydrostatic dilation of the vein is useful in haemodialysis vascular access. Abstract