Urinary bladder wall fat deposition

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Microscopic hematuria.

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Male

Thin submucosal fat deposition is present in the urinary bladder wall.

Additionally, a suspected focal wall thickening is observed in the right posterolateral aspect of the urinary bladder.

The prostate gland is enlarged.

Case Discussion

Intramural fat of the urinary bladder is a benign finding primarily at the dome and anteriorly. It is more commonly seen when the bladder is only partially filled with urine and should not be confused with emphysematous cystitis.

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