Imaging diagnosis of pelvic lipomatosis in four cases
- VernacularTitle:四例盆腔脂肪增多症的影像表现
- Author:
Jian-Guo CHU
;
Dan LIU
;
Yue-Qin QI
;
Wei-Wei CHEN
;
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Pelvis;
Lipomatosis;
Imaging diagnosis
- From:
Chinese Journal of Radiology
2001;0(01):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To investigate the imaging findings of pelvic lipomatosis in 4 cases with clinical correlation.Methods The imaging data of 4 cases with pelvic lipomatosis proved clinically and pathologically were retrospectively analyzed.CT scan,intravenous urography(IVU)or cystography were performed in all cases.MRI was done in one case,barium enema in one case and urinary cystoscopy in 3 cases.Results Hyperlucent areas in the pelvis("transparent pelvis"sign)were demonstrated on plain X-ray film,CT,IVU and barium enema studies.IVU showed bilateral hydronephrosis,stenosis of lower segment of ureter and dilatation of proximal ureter.The bladder was elevated,simulating an inverted pear. Barium enema study revealed that the rectum and the sigmoid colon were pushed laterally and upwards. Three cases had associated with cystitis cystica by pathology.Conclusion The imaging findings of pelvic lipomatosis,together with clinical information,are helpful to establish the diagnosis.
