Lumbar spinal epidural lipomatosis: A case report and review of the literature
| Autor: | Fabrice Mallard, Gemah Moammer, Peter C. Emary, Paul S. Nolet, Manar Buni, John A.M. Taylor |
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| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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medicine.medical_specialty
Lipomatosis Posterior spinal instrumented fusion PATIENT 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Lumbar Case report medicine Low back pain conservative care medicine.diagnostic_test business.industry Lumbar spinal stenosis Magnetic resonance imaging equipment and supplies medicine.disease Surgery spinal epidural lipomatosis Stenosis Posterior spinal decompression 030220 oncology & carcinogenesis Spinal decompression 030211 gastroenterology & hepatology medicine.symptom Presentation (obstetrics) business human activities |
| Zdroj: | International Journal of Surgery Case Reports |
| ISSN: | 2210-2612 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.ijscr.2020.11.128 |
| Popis: | Highlights • Lumbar spinal epidural lipomatosis (SEL) is a rare cause of low back and lower extremity pain. • Magnetic resonance imaging is considered as the reference standard for the diagnosis. • The therapeutic approach of patients with SEL can be either surgical or conservative depending on the etiology and the severity of the condition. Introduction Lumbar spinal epidural lipomatosis (SEL) is a rare condition defined by an excessive deposition of adipose tissue in the lumbar spinal canal. The objective of this case report is to document a clinical case of SEL presenting within a multidisciplinary spine clinic and to compare our clinical findings and management with the available literature. Case presentation A 51-year-old female presented at a spine clinic with low back pain, bilateral leg pain and difficulty walking. Magnetic resonance imaging of the lumbar spine showed evidence of severe central canal stenosis due to extensive epidural lipomatosis. She was initially advised to lose weight and undergo a 3-month course of physiotherapy. However, because of lack of improvement, she was scheduled for and underwent L4-S1 posterior spinal decompression and L4-L5 posterior spinal instrumented fusion. At 12-month follow-up, the patient reported no pain and retained the ability to walk regular distances without experiencing discomfort. Discussion This case report describes the conservative and surgical management of a case of lumbar spinal stenosis due to SEL. The therapeutic approach of patients with this condition is not standardized. As such, a discussion of the literature with respect to the diagnosis, clinical presentation, epidemiology, imaging appearance, risk factors, etiology, and management of SEL is also presented. |
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