Epidural lipomatosis | Radiology Reference Article - Radiopaedia.org
2024年11月16日 · Epidural lipomatosis refers to an excessive accumulation of fat within the spinal epidural space resulting in compression of the thecal sac. In severe cases, compression may be symptomatic. The lumbar region is most frequently affected.
Epidural Fat and Its Association with Pain, Physical Function, and ...
2017年9月14日 · The reduction in or absence of epidural fat has been associated with chronically painful spinal conditions, including lumbar stenosis [2, 3]. Specifically, adults with long-standing lumbar spinal stenosis have less epidural fat than their peers with symptoms of shorter durations [ …
Epidural Spinal Injections in Spinal Stenosis due to Lipomatosis: …
In the case of a symptomatic spinal stenosis, we usually perform a single epidural injection using CT guidance and an interlaminar approach with the use of steroids and local anesthetics (4 mL of mepivacaine/1 mL of dexamethasone).
Clinical implications of epidural fat in the spinal canal. A scanning ...
Spinal stenosis is frequently accompanied by a reduction in the amount of epidural fat around the stenotic area. Conclusions: The epidural space contains abundant epidural fat that distributes along the spinal canal in a predictable pattern.
Could Spinal Epidural Lipomatosis Be the Hallmark of Metabolic …
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 of neurological symptoms.
Spinal Epidural Lipomatosis (SEL) | Neurological Surgery - Weill …
Spinal epidural lipomatosis (SEL) is a rare condition in which excess fat tissue can accumulate on or around the lining of the spinal cord and put pressure on the nerves, resulting in back pain, tingling, weakness, or other symptoms.
Lumbar spinal stenosis combined with obesity-induced idiopathic spinal …
2021年4月26日 · CT scan indicated typical signs of LSS: intervertebral foraminal stenosis, ligamentum flavum hypertrophy, disc paracentral herniation and spinal stenosis from L2 to L5 (Fig. 1), and MRI showed epidural abnormal fat deposition in the spinal canal from L2–L5 (Fig. 2).
Incidence of spinal epidural lipomatosis in patients with spinal stenosis
It is defined as an abnormal deposition of adipose tissue in the epidural space which encroaches on the spinal cord or cauda equina. This direct mechanical compression can cause spinal stenosis and nerve compromise.
Spinal Epidural Lipomatosis: A Comprehensive Review
2021年7月11日 · Spinal epidural lipomatosis (SEL) is a rare condition characterized by an overgrowth of unencapsulated adipose tissue in the extradural space. 1,2 This pathologic process leads to narrowing of the spinal canal and compression of surrounding neural structures. 2 Clinical presentation includes myelopathy, radiculopathy, neurogenic claudication, lo...
Treatment results for lumbar epidural lipomatosis: Does fat …
Purpose: The lumbar epidural lipomatosis (LEL) is a rare disease that can cause sciatic pain syndrome or neurological deficits comparable to symptoms caused by a classical spinal canal stenosis. In severe cases surgical decompression was conducted.