Pelvic lipomatosis
Pelvic lipomatosis a very rare pathology of the pelvis.
General
- Reported in association with cystitis glandularis.[1]
Gross/radiology
- Abundant normal appearing fat ("overgrowth") in the perirectal and perivesicle spaces.[2]
- +/-Hydronephrosis.[3]
Microscopic
Features:
- Mature adipose tissue.[4]
DDx:
- Lipoma - rare.
- Liposarcoma.
See also
References
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Xu, T.; Zhao, WH.; Wang, XF.; Huang, XB.; Xu, QQ.; Yang, B.; Ye, XJ. (Aug 2007). "[Analysis of pelvic lipomatosis and a case report of two brothers].". Beijing Da Xue Xue Bao 39 (4): 355-60. PMID 17657258.
- ↑ 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.