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ArticleJournal of surgical case reports2024

Pelvic lipomatosis-a rare diagnosis and a challenging management: a case report and literature review.

Yaser M Ata, Fatima A Al-Jassim, Kholoud Alabassi, Ahmed Albakr, Taha Ismail, Khalid Al Jalham

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Article in Journal of surgical case reports, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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6 authors.

Yaser M AtaUrology Department, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6261-0523
Fatima A Al-JassimUrology Department, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.
Kholoud AlabassiUrology Department, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.
Ahmed AlbakrUrology Department, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.
Taha IsmailUrology Department, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.
Khalid Al JalhamUrology Department, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Pelvic lipomatosis (PL) involves nonmalignant excess fat growth in perirectal and perivesical areas, gaining recognition over three decades. This review addresses its clinicopathological aspects amid controversies, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive examination of current literature. This report outlines a 42-year-old man's diagnostic journey for persistent urological symptoms, ultimately identified as PL. PL, if untreated, adversely impacts the urinary system, affecting kidney function and causing systemic complications. Management involves accurate diagnosis through radiological methods and surgical intervention, aiming to alleviate symptoms and enhance affected individuals' quality of life.

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LUTSpelvic lipomatosisurinary diversion

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PMID39678478
PMCPMC11646686

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