title: Pelvic lipomatosis in a female: diagnosis and initial therapy.
abstract: The extremely rare case of pelvic lipomatosis in a women is reported (4 cases in the literature). The patient suffered from symptoms of irritable bladder. Treatment included hysterectomy and extension of the bladder resulting in a significant reduction of frequency. Prognostic criteria of the progressive benign disease and therapeutic modalities are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, St. Joseph Hospital, Paderborn, FRG.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Hönecke
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Butz
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008068:Lipomatosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D010386:Pelvic Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D014555:Urination Disorders / Q000209:etiology*