Idiopathic Spinal Epidural Lipomatosis: A Case Report

Spinal epidural lipomatosis (SEDL) is a rare disorder and is usually associated with long-term steroid administration. SEDL develops in some patients in the absence of elevated steroid levels. Limited information on idiopathic SEDL comes predominantly from isolated case reports. We report a case of...

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Published inOrthopedics & Traumatology Vol. 58; no. 3; pp. 411 - 414
Main Authors Hiyoshi, Masaru, Kubo, Shinichiro, Kuroki, Hiroshi, Hamanaka, Hideaki, Hanado, Shoji, Kaida, Hiroshi, Inomata, Naoki, Yamaguchi, Shihoko, Chosa, Etsuo
Format Journal Article
LanguageJapanese
English
Published West-Japanese Society of Orthopedics & Traumatology 25.09.2009
Subjects
epidural lipomatosis
laminectomy
lumbar spine
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Summary:Spinal epidural lipomatosis (SEDL) is a rare disorder and is usually associated with long-term steroid administration. SEDL develops in some patients in the absence of elevated steroid levels. Limited information on idiopathic SEDL comes predominantly from isolated case reports. We report a case of SEDL in a 70-year-old man presented with intermitted claudication. He was evaluated by myelography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging. Surgical treatment was performed by laminectomies and fat debulking. After surgery, he showed gradual improvement in symptoms and neurological conditions.
ISSN:0037-1033
1349-4333
DOI:10.5035/nishiseisai.58.411