Pelvic lipomatosis

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Pelvic lipomatosis a very rare pathology of the pelvis.

General

Gross/radiology

  • Abundant normal appearing fat ("overgrowth") in the perirectal and perivesicle spaces.[2]

Microscopic

Features:

  • Mature adipose tissue.[3]

DDx:

See also

References

  1. Heyns, CF.; De Kock, ML.; Kirsten, PH.; van Velden, DJ. (Feb 1991). "Pelvic lipomatosis associated with cystitis glandularis and adenocarcinoma of the bladder.". J Urol 145 (2): 364-6. PMID 1988733.
  2. Andaç, N.; Baltacioglu, F.; Cimşit, NC.; Tüney, D.; Aktan, O.. "Fat necrosis mimicking liposarcoma in a patient with pelvic lipomatosis. CT findings.". Clin Imaging 27 (2): 109-11. PMID 12639777.
  3. Craig, WD.; Fanburg-Smith, JC.; Henry, LR.; Guerrero, R.; Barton, JH.. "Fat-containing lesions of the retroperitoneum: radiologic-pathologic correlation.". Radiographics 29 (1): 261-90. doi:10.1148/rg.291085203. PMID 19168848.