Imaging findings and clinical manifestations of pelvic lipomatosis:a report of 3 cases

VernacularTitle:盆腔脂肪增多症三例影像与临床表现
Author: Chao CHAI ; Qian JI ; Shuang XIA ; Lixiang HUANG ; Wen SHEN
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Pelvic lipomatosis; Diagnostic imaging
From: Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2014;(6):489-492
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: The imaging findings of pelvic lipomatosis as confirmed by operation and pathology were examined in 1 case and two follow-up asymptomatic cases retrospectively analyzed.The imaging findings included a compressed and deformed bladder with a superior displacement.Its shape was like an inverted tear and pear in coronal view and a banana in sagittal view.Bilateral ureters were both compressed with a medial deviation.And bilateral ureters were dilated with hydronephrosis in 1 case.Rectum and sigmoid were both compressed and became narrowed.The clinical manifestations included frequent urination , urgent urination , urination pain, dysuria, constipation, nausea, vomit and fever in 1 case while another 2 cases stayed asymptomatic.