Huge pelvic lipomatosis as an unusual cause of acute urinary retention

Autor: Joseph Amauzo Abiahu, Dubem Ejikeme Orakwe, Timothy Uzoma Mbaeri, Onyekachi Amos Onu, Chinonso Odo
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: Nigerian Journal of Medicine, Vol 31, Iss 2, Pp 216-218 (2022)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1115-2613
DOI: 10.4103/NJM.NJM_159_21
Popis: Pelvic lipomatosis is a benign tumor of adipose tissues rarely seen in young males. Its clinical presentation is variable. Acute urinary retention is unusual pattern of presentation. This reports a case and management of huge pelvic lipomatosis in a 33-year-old African male presenting with lower urinary tract symptoms and acute urinary retention. The relevant literatures were also reviewed.
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