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[Pelvic lipomatosis]

R M Prisco1, A M Peres, F C Macedo

  • 1Servicio de Urología, Hospital Geral de Santo António, Porto, Portugal.

Actas Urologicas Espanolas
|December 3, 1998
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Pelvic lipomatosis is a rare condition involving excess fatty tissue growth in the pelvic region. This review discusses its diagnosis and treatment, considering it a potential localized form of obesity.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Radiology
  • Pathology

Context:

  • Pelvic lipomatosis is characterized by excessive proliferation of adipose tissue within the perivesical and perirectal spaces.
  • The exact etiology remains unknown, with some suggesting it represents a localized form of obesity.

Purpose:

  • To provide a comprehensive review of pelvic lipomatosis, focusing on diagnostic modalities and therapeutic strategies.
  • To discuss the clinical presentation and potential etiologies of this rare condition.

Summary:

  • Diagnosis can be incidental or prompted by nonspecific symptoms like pelvic pain or perineal issues.
  • This condition involves benign fatty tissue overgrowth in the pelvic cavity.
  • Management strategies and diagnostic imaging techniques are reviewed.

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Impact:

  • Enhances understanding of pelvic lipomatosis for clinicians and researchers.
  • Aids in the accurate diagnosis and appropriate management of patients presenting with pelvic space-occupying lesions.
  • Contributes to the literature on rare pelvic conditions and their clinical implications.