Huge pelvic lipomatosis as an unusual cause of acute urinary retention

Abstract

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.

Keywords

• acute urinary retention
• lower urinary tract symptoms
• pelvic lipomatosis