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Area of Science:

  • Radiology
  • Urology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Fat deposition within the urinary bladder wall is an uncommon finding.
  • Computed tomography (CT) is a key imaging modality for evaluating pelvic structures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence and clinical significance of fat in the urinary bladder wall.
  • To correlate CT findings with pathological examination.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 200 noncontrast CT scans.
  • Correlation of CT findings with cystectomy specimen pathology.

Main Results:

  • CT-detectable bladder wall fat was identified in 15% of patients.
  • Fat was significantly more prevalent in men and patients with a history of renal stones.
  • Patients with bladder wall fat had significantly fewer urinary tract infections.
  • Pathological examination confirmed fat to be submucosal.

Conclusions:

  • CT-detectable bladder wall fat is more common in men and patients with a history of renal stones.
  • The presence of bladder wall fat may be associated with a lower incidence of urinary tract infections.