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Intramural vesicular fat--an uncommon CT finding
Raj Ramabhai Patel1, Bruce R Javors
1Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center, 1650 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10456, USA.
A 75-year-old male with back pain incidentally found to have intramural vesicular fat in the urinary bladder. This common finding is not a sign of disease and should not be mistaken for pathology.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Radiology
- Pathology
Background:
- Lower back pain can be associated with various pathologies.
- Incidental findings on imaging require careful interpretation to differentiate normal variants from disease.
Observation:
- A 75-year-old male presented with lower back pain.
- An unenhanced computed tomography (CT) of the pelvis revealed an incidental finding within the urinary bladder.
Findings:
- The incidental finding was identified as intramural vesicular fat.
- This represents a normal anatomical variant within the urinary bladder wall.
Implications:
- Accurate identification of intramural vesicular fat is crucial to avoid misdiagnosis.
- Radiologists and clinicians should be aware of this normal entity to prevent unnecessary investigations or patient anxiety.
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