Management of idiopathic spinal epidural lipomatosis: a case report and review of the literature
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DOI: 10.1007/s00381-017-3706-5
Abstract: BackgroundSpinal epidural lipomatosis (SEL) is a rare pathologic growth of histologically normal unencapsulated adipose tissue in the epidural space. Although rare, SEL can compress the spinal cord or nerve roots causing myelopathy or radiculopathy. While… read more here.
Keywords: management idiopathic; epidural lipomatosis; case; report ... See more keywords
Lumbar epidural lipomatosis is associated with visceral fat and metabolic disorders
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DOI: 10.1007/s00586-018-5584-2
Abstract: PurposeLumbar spinal epidural lipomatosis (LEL) is a condition characterized by excessive deposition of epidural fat in the spinal canal. Metabolic abnormalities may be associated with LEL, but few validated reports exist. Thus, we investigated the… read more here.
Keywords: epidural lipomatosis; visceral fat; lel patients; spinal canal ... See more keywords
Spinal epidural lipomatosis: a rare and frequently unrecognized complication of Cushing syndrome
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DOI: 10.1007/s12020-022-03026-7
Abstract: Spinal Epidural Lipomatosis (SEL) is a rare and frequently unrecognized complication of Cushing syndrome (CS). Only nine previous cases of SEL have been described in CS. Here, we present a case of severe SEL and… read more here.
Keywords: frequently unrecognized; epidural lipomatosis; complication; unrecognized complication ... See more keywords
Spinal Epidural Lipomatosis: A Rare Complication From Hormonal Therapy for Infantile Spasms.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2019.06.006
Abstract: BACKGROUND Spinal epidural lipomatosis (SEL) represents pathologic overgrowth of extradural adipose tissue in the spinal canal that can result in spinal cord compression. SEL has been associated with excess corticosteroids, whether from exogenous steroid use… read more here.
Keywords: infantile spasms; spinal epidural; epidural lipomatosis; therapy infantile ... See more keywords
Spinal epidural lipomatosis with osteoporotic vertebral fracture presenting as acute thoracic myelopathy in a 33-year-old man with Cushing's disease.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.06.212
Abstract: BACKGROUND Steroid-related spinal epidural lipomatosis (SEL) is a well-known condition most commonly encountered in patients taking chronic steroid medications. Endogenous Cushing's syndrome is a rare cause of SEL. The authors report an unusual presentation of… read more here.
Keywords: epidural lipomatosis; cushing disease; thoracic myelopathy; thoracic ... See more keywords
Etiologies and Outcomes of Spinal Epidural Lipomatosis
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DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0000000000001344
Abstract: Study Design: This was a systematic review of the literature. Objective: The aim was to examine the contemporary demographics, etiological factors, treatment options and outcomes of spinal epidural lipomatosis (SEL) in adults. Summary of Background… read more here.
Keywords: epidural lipomatosis; spinal epidural; sel; treatment ... See more keywords
Obesity is a risk factor for epidural lipomatosis: a meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1177/23094990211027391
Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this meta-analysis was to summarize the evidence of associations between obesity factors and spinal epidural lipomatosis (SEL) and to evaluate the strength and validity of these associations. Methods: Electronic databases such… read more here.
Keywords: epidural lipomatosis; risk; analysis; obesity ... See more keywords
Extensive Symptomatic Thoracolumbar Epidural Lipomatosis Treated With Minimally Invasive Hemilaminectomies: Technical Case Report
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DOI: 10.1227/ons.0000000000000296
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND IMPORTANCE: Spinal epidural lipomatosis is a rare condition commonly associated with chronic corticosteroid use and obesity that involves deposition of adipose tissue in the epidural space of the spinal canal. This accumulation of… read more here.
Keywords: epidural lipomatosis; thoracolumbar epidural; symptomatic thoracolumbar; lipomatosis ... See more keywords
Could Spinal Epidural Lipomatosis Be the Hallmark of Metabolic Syndrome on the Spine? A Literature Review with Emphasis on Etiology
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DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13020322
Abstract: Spinal epidural lipomatosis is defined by an excessive amount of epidural fat in the spinal canal, usually in the lumbosacral tract: a well-known cause of lumbar pain and spinal stenosis with a possible wide range… read more here.
Keywords: epidural lipomatosis; spinal epidural; literature review; etiology ... See more keywords
Bilateral Lower Extremity Weakness: Spinal Epidural Lipomatosis or more?
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DOI: 10.52965/001c.33975
Abstract: Spinal epidural lipomatosis is a condition that is characterized by an excess amount of epidural adipose tissue in the spinal canal. Occasionally, it can narrow the spinal canal enough to cause cord impingement resulting in… read more here.
Keywords: epidural lipomatosis; lower extremity; extremity weakness; spinal epidural ... See more keywords